Fast of Av

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Definition

Noun: - A Jewish day of mourning and fasting: "Fast of Av" is the English name for Tisha B'Av, a solemn, 25-hour fast day in Judaism that commemorates the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, along with other tragedies in Jewish history.

Usage
  • The term "Fast of Av" is used to refer to the observance itself, its date on the calendar, or the historical event it memorializes.
  • It is a proper noun and is often capitalized.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The community gathered at the synagogue to observe the Fast of Av.
    • The Fast of Av begins at sunset on the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av.
    • Many of the traditional mourning practices for the Fast of Av are similar to those for Yom Kippur.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Ninth of Av": This is a direct translation of the Hebrew name "Tisha B'Av" and is a common synonym for "Fast of Av."
    • The Book of Lamentations is read on the Ninth of Av.
  • "Tisha B'Av": The original Hebrew name for the fast, frequently used in English contexts.
    • The laws of Tisha B'Av prohibit eating, drinking, and wearing leather shoes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tisha B'Av (n): The Hebrew name for the Fast of Av.
  • The Ninth of Av (n): A direct English translation of Tisha B'Av.
  • Minor Fasts (n): Other, shorter fast days on the Jewish calendar (e.g., the Fast of Gedaliah), which are distinct from the major Fast of Av.
Synonyms
  • Tisha B'Av: The primary synonym.
  • The Ninth of Av: A descriptive synonym.
Notes on Meaning
  • The "Fast of Av" is not merely a commemoration of the Temples' destruction but also a day of mourning for numerous other calamities in Jewish history, such as the expulsion from Spain in 1492, which are traditionally said to have occurred on this date.
  • It is considered the saddest day in the Jewish calendar.
Noun
  1. (Judaism) a major fast day on the Jewish calendar commemorating the destruction of the temples in Jerusalem

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