https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/420116
On Asarah B’Tevet in the year 3336, Nevuchadnetzar, king of Babylonia, laid siege to Yerushalayim, marking the beginning of the events that led to the destruction of the First Temple, the exile of the People of Israel from their land and soon after, the last vestiges of self rule for those who remained. The story is recounted at the end of the Book of Kings, Chap. 25:
To commemorate the tragic day when the siege began, the Nevi’im (Prophets)[1] instituted the ta’anit tzibbur (communal fast day) of Asarah B’Tevet.
The Israeli Chief Rabbinate ruled that the Tenth of Tevet be considered Holocaust Martyr's Day, the general memorial day, Yom Hakadish Hakllali, for those who perished in the Holocaust but whose yahrzeit is unknown. Relatives may recite the kaddish prayer for them on this day and it is customary for the synagogue service to include the "El Malei Rachamim" prayer, said at funerals, on yahrzeits and on the days when Yizkor is said, in memory of all the victims.
Such a missed opportunity. This should've become Yom HaShoah.
ReplyDeleteChasam Sofer says that on this day each year, Hashem decides whether the Beis HaMikdosh will be rebuilt that year
ReplyDeleteNow the apikorsim can join in please
Please provide a source and full quote if possible
Delete“ביום עשרה בטבת יושבים בבית דין של מעלה וגוזרין את החורבן של אותה שנה. כאילו בכל שנה ושנה נגזר חורבן חדש.”
ReplyDelete“On the 10th of Tevet, the Heavenly Court convenes and determines the fate of the Jewish people for the coming year. It is as if, every year, the destruction of the Temple is decreed anew on this day.”
https://www.torahmusings.com/2025/01/the-day-of-the-downfall-of-esav-10th-of-tevet/