As we commemorate the Fast of the Tenth of Tevet, we must step back and reflect on how we can rebuild Jerusalem.What happened on the Tenth of Tevet?We read in Melachim II (Kings II) 25:1-3:And in the ninth year of his (Zedkiah’s) reign (587 BCE), on the tenth...
Dedicated in memory of Yael Yekutiel z”l, Shir Hajaj z”l, Shira Tzur z”l, Erez Orbach z”l, the soldiers who were murdered in the Terror Attack on Asara B’Tevet in JerusalemOn Asara B’Tevet (the tenth day of the Hebrew month of...
Right now, Jerusalem feels like it is under siege. The roads that enter and exit the city are all closed down due to a snowstorm (about 30 cm of snow). The fact that this is happening today is very significant as it is the Fast of the 10th of Tevet, the day...
The Tenth of Tevet is considered a minor fast day. Many Jews are not even aware that this fast even exists. The reason why it is considered minor is because we are only restricted from eating and drinking. The fast only takes place during the day and the...