Tisha B'av | JLDR

1 Prayer Culture

Yosef Lindell in Lehrhaus · 8 Oct

Yosef Lindell explores the challenges and potential solutions for enhancing the Ashkenazi Selihot experience, which often feels rushed and lacks the depth of kavvanah (focus and intent) that is central to meaningful prayer.

0 History Torah

Spiraling Upwards

TEXTing · 26 Aug

Elana Stein Hain and Christine Hayes explore cycles of Jewish history and theology using Tisha B'Av kinot, Ecclesiastes, and Deuteronomy, questioning whether we can break free from repeating past mistakes.

0 Israel Politics

The “Time Is on His Side?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 15 Aug

Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the growing popularity of Prime Minister Netanyahu despite challenges in a recent interview, questioning how this is happening.

0 History Israel

The Controversial History of Jews and the Muslim Temple Mount

Alex Stein in Future of Jewish · 13 Aug

The article discusses the controversial history of Jews and the Muslim Temple Mount, particularly focusing on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's repeated claims allowing Jews to visit and pray there despite the conflicting positions within the Jewish religious community.

0 Torah Education

A Year Full of Tisha B'Avs

Emes Ve-Emunah · 13 Aug

The author reflects on their Jewish outlook shaped by Rabbi Aaron Soloveichik and the teachings of Rabbi Dr. Joseph B. Soloveitchik, emphasizing the influence of Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, Dr. Eliezer Berkovits, and early mentors like Rabbis Shmuel Kaufman and Yaakov Levi.

0 Language Education

VIDEO: Discovering Yiddish on Tisha B'Av

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 13 Aug

A video by the Yiddish Book Center's Wexler Oral History Project explores how Gella Schweid Fishman's life was impacted when she discovered a Yiddish school poster on Tisha B'Av in 1932, sparking her journey to become a Yiddish teacher, poet, and activist.

0 Israel History

Demanding Victory on This Jewish Day of Mourning

Stephen Schecter in Future of Jewish · 12 Aug

The essay addresses the significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning in Judaism, and reflects on the ongoing challenges faced by Israel despite being the reconstituted Jewish commonwealth.

0 Israel Leadership

As Israel’s leaders spar and an Iranian attack looms, Jews see echoes of Tisha B’Av everywhere

Ben Sales in JTA · 12 Aug

Jews around the world are reflecting on the historical significance of Tisha B'Av, a fast day commemorating the destruction of the Jewish temples in Jerusalem, as tensions rise with the possibility of an Iranian attack on Israel coinciding with the observance.

0 History Television/Film

5 films to watch with kids this Tisha B'Av

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 12 Aug

On Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning the destruction of the two temples in Jerusalem, families typically watch films related to Jewish persecution.

0 History Television/Film

5 films to watch with kids this Tisha B'Av

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 12 Aug

On Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning for the destruction of the two temples in Jerusalem and other Jewish tragedies, families can watch kid-friendly films to introduce themes of grief and suffering.

0 Communities Politics

As a Black rabbi on Tisha B'Av, I'm mourning how Jews have lost Black allies since Oct. 7

Heather Miller in Forward · 12 Aug

Rabbi Heather Miller, a Black Jewish leader, reflects on the loss of Black allies in the Jewish community since Oct. 7, emphasizing the need for nuanced grief and reflection on how reactions to trauma have strained internal and external relationships.

0 History Israel

My son died on Oct. 7. This Tisha B’Av, I’m thinking about how our greatest threat comes from within.

Rabbi Doron Perez in JTA · 12 Aug

As Tisha B'Av approaches, a reflection on internal divisions within Israel and the Jewish community is prompted by the tragic death of many, including Captain Daniel Perez, in an attack by Hamas.

0 Culture Holidays

My Mother, My Braid and the Saddest Day of the Jewish Year

Nehama Stampfer Glogower in Kveller · 12 Aug

The author reflects on a framed braid that belonged to her from childhood, symbolizing her transition from being the only daughter to having siblings and losing her hair.

0 History Israel

Tisha B’Av Looms As Israelis Brace For Attack

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 12 Aug

As Israelis prepare for potential attacks from enemies like Hezbollah and Iran coinciding with the solemn day of Tisha B'Av, a historical day of mourning for the destruction of the Holy Temples and other tragic events in Jewish history, the article reflects on the long-standing anti-Semitic assaults against the Jewish people over centuries, including recent attacks timed with significant Jewish holidays.

0 History Literature

Remembering to cherish: From Station Eleven to Jerusalem

eJewishPhilanthropy · 12 Aug

The article reflects on the significance of gratitude and cherishing the present through a discussion on the post-apocalyptic novel "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel and the historical destruction of Jerusalem.

0 Philosophy History

A Foundation for Hope

TEXTing · 12 Aug

Elana Stein Hain and Leora Batnitzky explore the concept of generational hope and responsibility through a biblical narrative in Jeremiah 32, reflecting on the meaning of buying land amidst impending destruction.

0 Philosophy Politics

From the archives: How to mark the Tisha b'Av holiday of mourning after Oct. 7

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 12 Aug

Faced with existential threats, Yossi Klein-Halevi discusses the ongoing impact of Tisha b'Av, the October 7th attacks, and the delicate balance between Jewish power and vulnerability in Israel and the diaspora.

0 History Holidays

From the archives: How to mark the Tisha b'Av holiday of mourning after Oct. 7

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 12 Aug

Tisha b'Av, observed on August 12, is a solemn day in Jewish tradition commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem centuries apart.

0 History Communities

Holding Fast

Stuart Halpern in Tablet · 12 Aug

The article discusses the historical significance of national fasting in American history, drawing parallels to the Jewish fast day of Tisha B'Av.

0 Holidays

Tisha B'av is a holiday about grief. Can it still be meaningful after Oct. 7?

Susan Talve in Forward · 11 Aug

The article reflects on the connection between the Jewish holiday of Tisha B'Av, focused on grief and historical tragedies, and contemporary instances of loss and suffering such as the death of Michael Brown Jr. in 2014 and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7.

0 Holidays Literature

My 4 Babies Died & My 23 Year Old Drowned But I’m Still Standing

Living Lchaim · 11 Aug

A woman named Devorie Kreiman shares the heartbreaking story of losing her four babies and her son in a drowning accident, but finding the strength to continue on and share her uplifting message of resilience.

0 Israel History

From the Newsletter | Could Retaliatory Attack Arrive on Tisha B’Av?

Megan Naftali in Moment · 9 Aug

Western intelligence sources mentioned by Sky News Arabia suggested that Iran and Hezbollah might launch a retaliatory attack on Israel on Tisha B'Av, August 12, though this hasn't been confirmed elsewhere.

0 Holidays Communities

Tisha B’Av’s Camp Revival

Jenna Weissman Joselit in Tablet · 9 Aug

Tisha B'Av, the somber fast day marking the destruction of the Temples, has experienced a revival in modern America, primarily through Jewish summer camps which have made it a focal point of activities for Jewish adolescents.

0 Holidays History

At at time of loss and grief, this Jewish ritual says you don’t have to go it alone

Rabbi Adina Allen in JTA · 8 Aug

During the period known as the Three Weeks leading up to Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning in the Jewish calendar, there is a focus on communal grief and the acknowledgment of collective losses throughout history.

0 History Holidays

#200 - Understanding Tisha B’Av & National Tragedy

Jewish History Uncensored · 8 Aug

In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the appropriateness of mentioning recent national tragedies, like the events of October 7 or the 2006 Gaza withdrawal, on Tisha B'Av.

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