Shiva Asar B'Tammuz

Fast of Tammuz

“Judaism is a religion of memory. The verb zachor appears no fewer than 169 times in the Hebrew Bible. “Remember that you were strangers in Egypt”; “Remember the days of old”; “Remember the seventh day to keep it holy”. Memory, for Jews, is a religious obligation. This is particularly so at this time of the year.” — Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

When is Shiva Asar B'Tammuz 2027?

17 Tammuz 5787

Begins: Dawn on Thursday 22 July 2027
Ends: Nightfall on Thursday 22 July 2027

Videos on Shiva Asar B'Tammuz

Seven Principles for Maintaining Jewish Peoplehood

Starting with the Fast of Tammuz (on the 17th Tammuz), we begin a period in the Jewish calendar known as The Three Weeks, culminating in the Fast of Tisha B'Av (on the 9th of Av). During this period we recall...

Jewish Unity: Three Reflections

An engaging tool to open up discussions around Tisha b’Av, and the Three Weeks, featuring three clips from Rabbi Sacks discussing Jewish unity, conflict resolution, and our shared fate.

Read about Shiva Asar B'Tammuz

Essays and writings from Rabbi Sacks' extensive body of work.

ARTICLES

Creating Freedom Without Anarchy, Order Without Tyranny

Nine days from now Jewish communities around the world will sit in collective mourning on Tisha b’Av, the day of...

From the Archives

Seven Principles for Maintaining Jewish Dialogue

This Sunday is the Fast of Tammuz, and with it begins the period of mourning in the Jewish calendar called...

Rabbi Sacks' Book for Shiva Asar B'Tammuz

Ceremony & Celebration: Family Edition

The Ceremony & Celebration Family Edition is a resource for parents, families, and educators to enhance intergenerational conversations surrounding the Jewish festivals.