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0 History Holidays

Tisha B’Av and its Ripples Today

Noah Phillips in Moment · 8 Aug

As we approach Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning marking the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem by the Babylonians and Romans respectively, it is important to reflect on the historical significance of the Babylonian exile on Judaism.

0 Holidays History

Tisha B’Av and its Ripples Today

Noah Phillips in Moment · 8 Aug

The text discusses the significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning marking the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, primarily due to the Babylonian and Roman invasions.

0 Israel Politics

Destruction Then, Destruction Now: Mourning the 17th of Tammuz in this Moment

guestpost in Jewschool · 23 Jul

Sam Brody reflects on the juxtaposition of mourning the ancient destruction of Jerusalem during the fast of 17 Tammuz with contemporary events, particularly critiquing the ongoing Israeli actions in Gaza and the upcoming visit of Netanyahu to the U.S.

0 History Literature

Three Weeks To Mourn the Kibbutzim of Slaughter

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 23 Jul

The essay discusses the need for mourning and healing in the Jewish community following the October 7 massacre and parallels it with the concept of the Three Weeks leading up to Tisha B-Av.

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Best Tishah B’Av Reads

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 11 Jul 2023

Jewish Action recommends two books for Tishah BAv reading.

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What’s the 17th of Tammuz?

The Editors in Tablet · 6 Jul 2023

The 17th of Tammuz is a day in the Jewish calendar that commemorates various historical tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people.

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Joyful Planting: COVID and the Prohibition of Planting During the Three Weeks

Erica Brown in Lehrhaus · 12 Jul 2021

The author explores the prohibition of planting during the Nine Days and its significance in mourning the destruction of the Temples.

0 Torah Jewish Law

MAKING TISHAH B’AV PERSONAL

Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 4 Jun 2015

The author struggles with understanding the spiritual significance of Tishah B'Av, a somber day on the Jewish calendar commemorating the destruction of the Temples and other tragedies.

0 Holidays Communities

In the Narrow Places: Daily Inspiration for the Three Weeks

OU Press in Jewish Action · 15 Jun 2012

"In the Narrow Places: Daily Inspiration for the Three Weeks" by Erica Brown explores the challenge of truly experiencing mourning during the period between Shivah Asar B'Tammuz and Tishah B'Av.