The 17th of Tammuz
The 17th of Tammuz, a day of fasting and reflection, commemorates tragedies in Jewish history and calls for spiritual growth.
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On the Status of Minor Fasts In the Talmudic discussion of the minor fast days (3rd of Tishre, 10th of Teveth, 17th of Tammuz), fourth century rabbis conclude that their observance depends on the status of the Jewish People: בזמן שיש שלום – יהיו לששון ולשמחה, יש שמד – צום, אין שמד ואין שלום, רצו […]