Fast of Gedaliah entry and exit times - and the story behind it

An article about the Fast of Gedaliah, observed tomorrow, the 3rd of Tishrei, in memory of the assassination of Gedaliah ben Ahikam. The fast begins at dawn and ends at nightfall. The article covers the historical background of the murder, Gedaliah's appointment as governor by Nebuchadnezzar, and the consequences that led to the end of the remaining Jewish settlement in the land. It details entry and exit times in major cities.

The article deals with the Fast of Gedaliah, which will occur tomorrow, Monday, the 3rd of Tishrei, September 14, 2026. The fast, lasting from dawn until nightfall, was established in memory of the assassination of Gedaliah ben Ahikam. The article covers the historical background: after the destruction of the First Temple and the exile of most of the people to Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, appointed Gedaliah as governor over the remnant of the Jewish settlement in the land. Under his leadership, the group began to recover. However, Ishmael ben Nethaniah, of royal lineage who was supported by the king of Ammon, came to Mizpah with the intention of assassinating him. Despite being warned, Gedaliah refused to believe it. During a feast, Ishmael and his men murdered Gedaliah and the people who were with him. Following the murder, the Jews feared Babylonian revenge and fled to Egypt, bringing an end to the remaining Jewish settlement in the land. The article notes that the Sages established the fast on the 3rd of Tishrei to illustrate the severity of the murder and the consequences of baseless hatred. Finally, the entry and exit times of the fast in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba are provided.