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17th of Tammuz: A time of mourning and fasting

The minor fast on the 17th of Tammuz lasts just from sunrise to sunset. Only eating and drinking are prohibited.

The Siege and Destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans Under the Command of Titus, A.D. 70
The Siege and Destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans Under the Command of Titus, A.D. 70
(photo credit: DAVID ROBERTS/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
ByRONALD EISENBERG
JULY 6, 2025 12:48
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