The upcoming fast of the tenth day of Tevet marks the beginning of the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem in 588 BCE, about two years before their destruction of the First Temple. But what is the story behind the destruction, and how and why did Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, conquer Jerusalem and exile the Jews? Discover the answers in this fascinating video by the Megalim Institute which takes on an educational journey to the past. | City of David Ancient Jerusalem

We fast on the Tenth of Tevet as a painful reminder of what can happen when the nation is not united, when crime prevails and goodness is pushed aside. | City of David Ancient Jerusalem