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A Day of Communal Fasting for Deliverance of the Captives

Please see the information below, provided by Hadar:

We have a traditional practice for moments like this one: ta'anit tzibbur–a fast that draws in the entire community to unite for deliverance for those in crisis, those being held captive at this time.

We stand in horror as Hamas has taken over 100 Israelis and other citizens hostage, among them infants, toddlers, entire families, the elderly and Holocaust survivors. 

While political and military leaders are pursuing pathways to their release, we have a religious and communal obligation to stand up for the victims and to cry out to God. 

This Thursday, October 12th, the 27th of Tishrei, join the Jewish community from across the Jewish world for a communal fast day. The fast will begin at dawn and end at nightfall.