Fast of Gedalia Observed Annually on Third of Tishrei
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
The Fast of Gedalia, observed on the third of Tishrei, commemorates the assassination of Gedaliah ben Ahikam and the end of Jewish rule during the First Temple period. Specific fasting times for major Israeli cities in 2026 are provided.
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- Fast of Gedalia observed on the third of Tishrei.
- Commemorates assassination of Gedaliah ben Ahikam.
- Marks end of Jewish autonomy in First Temple period.
- Considered one of four fasts of destruction.
- Fasting times for 2026 are provided for major cities.
The Fast of Gedalia, also known as the "Seventh Fast," is observed on the third day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei. This fast commemorates the assassination of Gedaliah ben Ahikam by Ishmael ben Netanyahu, an event that led to the end of Jewish autonomy during the First Temple period. It is considered one of the four fasts of destruction, marking the final stage of the exile of the remnant that remained in the land after the destruction of the First Temple.
There are differing views on the exact date of the assassination. Some traditions hold that the murder occurred on Rosh Hashanah, with the fast subsequently postponed to the third of Tishrei. Others believe the assassination took place precisely on the third of Tishrei.
For the year 2026, the fast begins at approximately 4:52 AM in Tel Aviv, 4:51 AM in Jerusalem, 4:50 AM in Haifa, and 4:50 AM in Beersheba. The fast concludes at approximately 7:06 PM in Tel Aviv, 7:13 PM in Jerusalem, 7:05 PM in Haifa, and 7:05 PM in Beersheba.
