On which specific dates in the Jewish calendar did the tragedies commemorated by fasting occur?
Synopsis
The calendar lists 29 distinct historical catastrophes across all months, from deaths of Aaron's sons on Nisan 1 to disputes between Beit Hillel and Beit Shammai on Adar 9.
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Should Jews fast on the days when troubles occurred to our ancestors, even if some of these days fall on the first of the month?
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Is it a binding obligation or optional practice to fast on Mondays and Thursdays in commemoration of the Temple's destruction and other national tragedies?
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What is the basis and source of authority for the practice of fasting on these specific commemorative days?
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