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JEWISH MINOR FASTS: Mourning & Memory

The four minor fasts on the Jewish calendar commemorate tragedies in Jewish history such as the murder of Gedaliah, the Jewish governor of Judah, and the breach of the walls around Jerusalem in 70 CE. Unlike major fast days, which last 25 hours, these minor fasts last only during daylight hours.

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