The 17th of Tammuz
The 17th of Tammuz
Many tragedies had befallen our people on the 17th of Tammuz and marks the beginning of the three week mourning period for the destruction of the Holy Temple and the subsequent exile.
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Simcha
July 13, 2006
Hashgacha Protis Today -- the 17th of tamuz -- by divine providence, we start hilchos aveilus -- the laws of mourning
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Correction @ 3:06 The interruption of the daily sacrifice on 17 Tamuz happened during the 2nd Temple (not the 1st) - Sota 49b