Tag: jewish fast

Tisha B’Av is coming up! (July 15 evening – July 16, 2103)

This week, we have the fast of Tisha B’Av, the day we mourn the for many things, especially the loss of our Temples. This is a 25 hour long fast – it starts at sundown and goes through sundown the next day. It’s during the summer, so the day is often hot in addition to being …

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Have an easy fast!

It’s shiva Asar b’Tammuz today (17th of Tammuz) today – the beginning of the three weeks. Today we fast in memory of the breaching of the walls of Jerusalem. It’s a minor day fast, although long and hot in many parts of the world. Time to think about what to do with kids on a fast …

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52 week challenge week 30: Fasting and related practicalities

Next Sunday is the fast of Tisha B’Av, the day we mourn the for many things, especially the loss of our Temples. This is a 25 hour long fast – it starts at sundown and goes through sundown the next day. It’s during the summer, so the day is often hot in addition to being …

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The three weeks start Sunday!

The three weeks from the fast of the 17th of Tammuz (SUNDAY!) through the fast of Tisha B’Av are traditionally somber times of mourning. There are several restrictions, including hair cutting and making shechechiyanu, that start then. As we get closer to Tisha B’Av, they instensify. Here‘s a good link to a source for an …

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Fast day tomorrow: eat and drink today!

The fast of Gedaliah is Sunday from dawn until dark, so eat and drink now! Take the opportunity to make a Malave Malka (meal “escorting” the Shabbat queen out) to get yourself ready. This fast day remembers the assassination of the governor of the Land of Israel after the destruction of the First Temple, Gedaliah ben …

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