Modern rabbis have suggested changing this day's Nachem prayer due to the creation of the State of Israel.
Modern rabbis have suggested changing this day's Nachem prayer due to the creation of the State of Israel. One can only study certain sections of Torah on this day, including portions of Jeremiah, and this day is preceded by a three-week period called Bayn-Ha-Metsarim, or "in the Straits." The origins of this day, also known as the "Black Fast," trace back to the return of the (*) Twelve Spies sent by Moses to Canaan, who all maligned the land except Caleb and Joshua; this so angered God that he declared that day to be one of misfortune. Recitations from kinnot on this day follow readings from the Book of Lamentations, and this day marks the anniversary of five calamities. For 10 points, name this fast day that commemorates disasters like the destruction of the First and Second temples, the "saddest day" of the Jewish calendar.
Modern rabbis have suggested changing this day's Nachem prayer due to the creation of the State of Israel.
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