Tzom Gedaliah / צוֹם גְּדַלְיָה
Fast of the Seventh Month ✡️
Tzom Gedaliah for Hebrew Year 5786 occurs at dawn on .
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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Dates for Tzom Gedaliah
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tzom Gedaliah 2021 | 3 Tishrei 5782 | ||
| Tzom Gedaliah 2022 | 3 Tishrei 5783 | ||
| Tzom Gedaliah 2023 | 3 Tishrei 5784 | ||
| Tzom Gedaliah 2024 | 4 Tishrei 5785 | ||
| Tzom Gedaliah 2025 | 3 Tishrei 5786 | ||
| Tzom Gedaliah 2026 | 3 Tishrei 5787 | ||
| Tzom Gedaliah 2027 | 3 Tishrei 5788 | ||
| Tzom Gedaliah 2028 | 4 Tishrei 5789 |
Tanakh
Tzom Gedaliah / צוֹם גְּדַלְיָה
Torah Portion: Exodus 32:11-14, 34:1-10
- 1: Exodus 32:11-32:14 · 4 p’sukim
- 2: Exodus 34:1-34:3 · 3 p’sukim
- 3: Exodus 34:4-34:10 · 7 p’sukim
Tzom Gedaliah (Mincha) / צוֹם גְּדַלְיָה מִנחָה
Torah Portion: Exodus 32:11-14, 34:1-10
- 1: Exodus 32:11-32:14 · 4 p’sukim
- 2: Exodus 34:1-34:3 · 3 p’sukim
- maf: Exodus 34:4-34:10 · 7 p’sukim
Haftarah: Isaiah 55:6-56:8 · 16 p’sukim
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- Tanakh: The Holy Scriptures (paid link)
- Jewish Publication Society
- Sefaria Tanakh
- Sefaria.org
- “Fast of Gedalia” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
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