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Tag: Lamentations

0 Philosophy Torah

Mourning and Suffering in this Moment

Leora Batnitzky in Sources · 27 Nov 2023

This article explores Jewish interpretations of suffering and mourning through the biblical texts of Job and Lamentations, particularly in light of contemporary events such as the Hamas attack on Israel.

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“I Would Soar to the Sphere of Heaven”: Aleph and “I” in a Tishah be-Av Lament

Tzvi Novick in Lehrhaus · 4 Aug 2022

The author discusses the structure and features of the book of Lamentations, which is focused on the destruction of the Jewish temple.

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“For These Things I Weep”: Psychological Readings of Lamentations

Marc Eichenbaum in Lehrhaus · 4 Aug 2022

The book of Lamentations is a complex text with theological and textual inconsistencies, making it difficult to understand.

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Lamentations: Faith in a Turbulent World

Yitzchak Etshalom in Jewish Action · 20 May 2022

Dr. Yael Ziegler's book, "Lamentations: Faith in a Turbulent World," offers a unique and accessible exploration of the Book of Lamentations.

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Plague as Punishment

Norman Doidge in Tablet · 29 Jul 2020

The author explores the idea of blaming oneself for misfortune, specifically in the context of Jewish history and the book of Lamentations.

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The Nightly Cry, the Song of Torah

Yaakov S. Weinstein in Lehrhaus · 28 May 2020

In this article, the author explores the connection between Torah study and mourning in Jewish tradition.

0 History Holidays

When the Destruction of the Temple Isn’t an Abstract Historical Event

Beth Kissileff in Tablet · 9 Aug 2019

The writer reflects on how the events of the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27, 2018, have deeply impacted their community, making them reevaluate the observance of Tisha B'Av, a day commemorating various catastrophes in Jewish history.

0 History Jewish Law

The Fox and the Chair

Ayelet Wenger in Lehrhaus · 31 Jul 2017

The text reflects on the enduring significance of Tisha B'Av, highlighting how the destruction of the Temple and the mourning rituals bring forth memories of loss and abandonment.

0 Literature Jewish Law

Jeffrey Burghauser in Lehrhaus · 13 Apr 2017

In three sonnets by Jeffrey Burghauser, the first poem describes an old man playing a banjo during a storm, showcasing the idea that all storms have equal destructive power.

0 Holidays

How Tisha B’Av Helped Me Heal

Raffi Leicht in Tablet · 27 Jul 2012

The author describes how their experience of Tisha B'Av three years ago marked a significant turning point in their life.