Deadwood, South Dakota, known for its Wild West history and the HBO series, was home to a vibrant Jewish population in the late 1800s.

The concept of Jerusalem as the center of the world and the navel of the earth originated in the Book of Jubilees, a retelling of the Book of Genesis composed in Second Temple times.

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.