צום גדליה
Fast of Gedaliah 2026
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When is Fast of Gedaliah 2026?
Observed on
Monday, September 14, 2026
The Fast of Gedaliah is observed on the 3rd of Tishrei, the day after Rosh Hashanah. If it falls on Shabbat, it is postponed to Sunday.
Significance
The Fast of Gedaliah teaches that the murder of a righteous leader is as tragic as the destruction of the Temple. It emphasizes the importance of Jewish unity.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fast of Gedaliah
The Fast of Gedaliah (Tzom Gedaliah) is observed on the 3rd of Tishrei, the day after Rosh Hashanah. It commemorates the assassination of Gedaliah ben Achikam, the Jewish governor appointed by Nebuchadnezzar after the destruction of the First Temple. His murder led to the exile of the remaining Jewish community in the Land of Israel.
Like other minor fast days, the Torah portion of Vayechal Moshe is read at Shacharit and Mincha. Aneinu is added to the Amidah, and Avinu Malkeinu is recited. The fast lasts from dawn to nightfall, and it is one of the four fasts commemorating events surrounding the destruction of the Temple.
About Fast of Gedaliah in 2026
Fast of Gedaliah (צום גדליה) dates change each year because Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew lunisolar calendar.
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