Jewish fast days

Why Jews fast on the 17th of Tammuz, what happened on this date, who is exempt from fasting, and how this day begins the Three Weeks of mourning

The shattered Tablets, the breached walls, and the burning of the Torah are not just historical events. They carry a powerful message for every generation.

Why do we fast on the Seventeenth of Tammuz? Can you work, travel, shop, or take exams during the Three Weeks? Here are answers to some common questions.