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The
Fast of Gedalia (or Gedaliah) Hebrew: ???? ???????????? Tzom Gedaliah)
is a Jewish fast day from dawn until dusk to lament the assassination
of the righteous governor of Judea of that name, which ended Jewish
rule and completed the destruction of the First Temple.
The
fast is observed immediately after the second day of the High Holy
Day of Rosh Hashana, commencing on the third of Tishrei according
to the Hebrew calendar. The Gregorian date for The Fast of Gedalia
varies from year to year based on when it corresponds with the third
of Tishrei.
When
Rosh Hashanah falls on Thursday and Friday, the fast is postponed
until Sunday (which would be the fourth of Tishrei), since no public
fast may be observed on Shabbat (Saturday) with the exception of
Yom Kippur.
In
2009, this fast day was observed on September 21.
In 2010, this fast day will be observed on September 12 (fourth
of Tishrei).
In 2011, this fast day will be observed on October 2 (fourth of
Tishrei).
In 2012, this fast day will be observed on September 19.
The
fast is observed from daybreak until the stars appear at night.
As a minor fast day, other laws of mourning are not required.
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