The Fast of Gedaliah Explained | Missed Opportunities - Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky

Follow us: https://www.hidabroot.com https://www.youtube.com/@Hidabrootcom https://www.instagram.com/hidabroot_global https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCYZjl1CYoa4ulQIK2q The Fast of Gedaliah (Tzom Gedaliah) marks the tragic assassination of Gedaliah ben Achikam, the leader appointed after the destruction of the First Temple. His death ended the last hope for a Jewish presence in the land and sent the nation into exile. This video explains the meaning of the fast, its history, and the powerful lesson: when Hashem gives us opportunities, we must not waste them. Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky has been involved in the field of Jewish education and outreach for over thirty years. His lectures have attracted thousands of people internationally and tens of thousands have read his column on Jewish education and listened to his radio program on the Weekly Torah Portion. #TzomGedaliah #JewishHistory #FastDay #Torah #Israel #Exile #Temple #Shorts #Judaism #Faith For more inspiring content: @Hidabrootcom