MoedThe dates of Fast of Gedaliah
Fast of Gedaliah from 2020 to 2032, diaspora calendar.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Hebrew date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | September 21 | — | 3 Tishrei 5781 |
| 2021 | September 9 | — | 3 Tishrei 5782 |
| 2022 | September 28 | — | 3 Tishrei 5783 |
| 2023 | September 18 | — | 3 Tishrei 5784 |
| 2024 | October 6 | — | 4 Tishrei 5785 |
| 2025 | September 25 | — | 3 Tishrei 5786 |
| 2026 | September 14 | — | 3 Tishrei 5787 |
| 2027 | October 4 | — | 3 Tishrei 5788 |
| 2028 | September 24 | — | 4 Tishrei 5789 |
| 2029 | September 12 | — | 3 Tishrei 5790 |
| 2030 | September 30 | — | 3 Tishrei 5791 |
| 2031 | September 21 | — | 4 Tishrei 5792 |
| 2032 | September 8 | — | 3 Tishrei 5793 |
Diaspora dates. In Israel some holidays are one day shorter: the Hebrew page gives the Israeli dates.
Fast of Gedaliah: what it is
It is a minor fast: it begins at dawn and ends at nightfall, with no ban on washing or on leather shoes. When the 3rd of Tishrei falls on Shabbat, the fast moves to Sunday.
It marks the killing of Gedaliah son of Ahikam, appointed governor by the Babylonians, whose murder ended the Jewish presence in Judea (Jeremiah 40-41, II Kings 25).
What people do
- No eating or drinking from dawn to nightfall.
- Extra prayers of supplication, and the reading of “Vayechal” from the Torah at the morning and afternoon services.
Also written: Fast of Gedaliah, Tzom Gedaliah, Tzom Gedalya, Fast of Gedalia.
For a halakhic ruling, ask your rabbi.
Frequently asked questions
When is Fast of Gedaliah in 2027?
Fast of Gedaliah 2027 falls on Monday, October 4, 2027.
How long does Fast of Gedaliah last?
Fast of Gedaliah lasts 1 day.
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