Today, the Fast of the Tenth of Tevet is being observed across Israel and the Jewish world, commemorating the beginning of the siege on Jerusalem that led to the destruction of the First Temple. The day is marked by fasting from dawn until nightfall, with special prayers and supplications recited in synagogues. This year, the day also serves as a memorial for Holocaust victims whose date of death is unknown, with Kaddish and the memorial prayer 'Yizkor' recited in their memory. Although it is a regular workday, the fast is a significant occasion for introspection and national remembrance.