fast day

Example Sentences

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With the rattled country shut down for Tisha B'av, the fast day mourning the destruction of two ancient Jewish temples in Jerusalem blamed by the sages on needless infighting, Israelis leaders counselled soul-searching.

From Reuters • Jul. 27, 2023

In the Jewish calendar, today is a fast day.

From The Guardian • Jul. 18, 2021

They can make up a missed fast day later, and it’s completely legitimate, he said.

From Washington Post • Apr. 11, 2021

Adams’ 1798 fast day proclamation was a conventional expression of New England political culture.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2017

"Tatinke, you are not eating," remark the elder girls at supper, "this is not a fast day!"

From Yiddish Tales by Various