fast of gedaliah (Meaning)
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fast of gedaliah (n)
(Judaism) a minor fast day on Tishri 3 that commemorates the killing of the Jewish governor of Judah
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(Judaism) a minor fast day on Tishri 3 that commemorates the killing of the Jewish governor of Judah
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The Fast of Gedaliah commemorates the assassination of Gedaliah, the Babylonian-appointed governor of Judah, during the Babylonian captivity.
The Fast of Gedaliah is observed on Tishrei 3, the day after Rosh Hashanah.
As a minor fast day, it is considered a rabbinic requirement under Jewish law.
During the Fast of Gedaliah, observant Jews are prohibited from eating and drinking for a period of 24 hours.
