My Jewish Learning: Tisha B'Av

The Tragedies of Jewish History

FEATURED ARTICLES ON TISHA B'AV

Losing the Religious Focal Point

It is difficult to imagine today the impact on Judaism of the destruction of the Temple (depicted below), which is commemorated on Tisha B'Av.

Remembering the Tragedy

Eicha, the biblical book of Lamentations, is read on Tisha B'Av.

The Western Wall

A history of the last remnant of the Temple.

Grief & Opportunity

The mourning of Tisha B'Av is also a call to action.

Before Tisha B'Av

Three weeks of mourning precede the fast day.

PLUS:Beyond the three weeks, a season of forgiveness

Image: Scale model of the Temple at the Holyland Hotel in Jerusalem

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Bibliography

Recommended books about Tisha B'Av