tammuz

[tam-uhz]

tammuz Definition

the fourth month of the Jewish calendar, occurring in June and July..

Phrases with tammuz

  • a Jewish fast day on the 17th day of Tammuz, commemorating the breaching of the walls of Jerusalem before the destruction of the Second Temple.

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  • Three Weeks of Mourning

    a period of mourning between the Fast of Tammuz and Tisha B'Av, commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.

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Summary: tammuz in Brief

'Tammuz' [tam-uhz] is the fourth month of the Jewish calendar, which falls in June and July. It is a significant month for Jews, as it marks the Fast of Tammuz and the Three Weeks of Mourning, which commemorate the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.