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In Judaism, Shabbat Chazon, also known as black sabbath due to Isaiah's prophecy of rebuke predicting the destruction of the first temple in the siege of Jerusalem, is considered to be the saddest shabbat of the year .
Here are some ways you can observe this day according to Jewish tradition:
- Attend synagogue services on Saturday morning.
- Refrain from eating meat or drinking wine on Shabbat Chazon.
- Read the book of Lamentations and other mournful texts.
- Spend time in introspection and reflection on the destruction of the Temple.
- Avoid engaging in activities that distract from the solemnity of the day.
- End the day with Havdalah, a ceremony marking the end of Shabbat.
