Tzom Gedaliah 2017 / צוֹם גְּדַלְיָה 5778

Fast of the Seventh Month ✡️

Tzom Gedaliah for Hebrew Year 5778 occurred on Sunday, 24 September 2017.

The Fast of Gedalia (Hebrew: צוֹם גְּדַלְיָּה), also spelled Gedaliah, is a Jewish fast day from dawn until dusk to lament the assassination of the righteous governor of Judah of that name, which ended Jewish rule following the destruction of the First Temple. Like other minor fasts, Tzom Gedaliah begins at dawn (first light) and ends at nightfall (full dark).

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Tzom Gedaliah / צוֹם גְּדַלְיָה
Sunday, 24 September 2017 / 4 Tishrei 5778

Torah Portion: Exodus 32:11-14, 34:1-10

1. 1: Exodus 32:11-14 · 4 p’sukim ·
2. 2: Exodus 34:1-3 · 3 p’sukim ·
3. 3: Exodus 34:4-10 · 7 p’sukim ·

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)

Rabbi Michael Strassfeld

Sefaria Tanakh

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Tanakh: The Holy Scriptures (paid link)

Jewish Publication Society

"Fast of Gedalia" in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia

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