Fast of Gedalia
The Fast of Gedalia (/ˌɡɛdəˈlaɪ.ə, ɡəˈdɑːliə/; צוֹם גְּדַלְיָה Tzom Gedalya), also transliterated from the Hebrew language as Gedaliah or Gedalya(h), is a minor Jewish fast day from dawn until dusk to lament the assassination of Gedaliah, the righteous governor of what was the Kingdom of Judah. His death ended Jewish autonomy following the destruction of the First Temple and the fall of King Zedekiah.
| Fast of Gedaliah | |
|---|---|
| Official name | צוֹם גְּדַלְיָה |
| Also called | Fast of the seventh month |
| Type | Jewish |
| Significance | Mourning the assassination of Gedaliah |
| Observances | Fasting |
| Begins | 3rd day of Tishrei at dawn (if Shabbat, then 4th day of Tishrei at dawn) |
| Ends | The same day, at sunset |
| 2023 date | September 18 |
| Related to | Ten Days of Repentance |
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