Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Linda Gradstein discuss the formation of The Zionist Spirit by two small right-wing parties, a judge ordering a woman into protective custody due to threats on her life by her ex and his family, and a study showing that IDF inductees weigh on average 10 kg more than four decades ago.

This week's episode of Unorthodox discusses Tisha B'Av, the Jewish day of mourning that commemorates the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.

The episode explores the appropriate reactions to Tisha B'Av and the destruction of the Temple.

The author reflects on the significance of Tisha B'Av, a fast day commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.

In this discussion, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi delve into the effectiveness of Tisha B'Av, the commemorative day for the destruction of the two Temples and the exile from Israel.

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss Tisha B'Av and Tu B'Av, Jewish days of mourning and celebration respectively.

In this podcast sponsored by Rabbi Ari Senter and his father, the discussion revolves around the significance of mourning on Tisha B'Av and the difficulty in connecting to this day of national tragedy.

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts observe Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning for the destruction of the ancient temples in Jerusalem.

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

The Baal Shem Tov, founder of Hasidism, offers a new perspective on the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.

Harvard professor Ruth Wisse discusses her book "Jews and Power" with Liel on Unorthodox, exploring the idea that Jews' desire to be virtuous may make them vulnerable, critiquing the teaching of the Holocaust in American schools.

The Night of the Murdered Poets refers to the tragic events of August 12, 1952, when 13 members of the Soviet Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee were executed for fabricated crimes, leading to a commemoration that has parallels with Tisha B'Av in a sector of Yiddish-speaking, socialist American Jews.

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.

On a mystical Shabbat in Sarajevo, a young Jewish traveler finds solace in a stranger's story, highlighting the theme of comfort after suffering on Shabbos Nachamu, the Shabbos following Tisha B'Av.

In October 2011, progressive Jewish congregations in NYC held a Sukkot service at Occupy Wall Street, blending ancient traditions with modern-day social justice issues.

Jerusalem's deputy mayor, Dov Kalmanovich, attributed the recent falling of a 220-pound boulder from the Western Wall near an egalitarian prayer site to what he calls "quarrel-mongers" like Reform leaders and Women of the Wall, suggesting the incident is a divine warning against them.

The text discusses the concept of a Jewish detox cycle, reframing traditional fast days like Tisha B'Av as opportunities for spiritual and physical cleansing.

The Jerusalem Pool, a community hub for many, has been demolished, leaving an emptiness reminiscent of the destruction of the Temple in Jewish history.

"Dancing on Tisha B'Av" by Lev Raphael is a collection of short stories intertwining Jewish and gay themes.

Tisha B'Av is the saddest day in the Jewish calendar, marked by tragic events like the destruction of both Temples and expulsions of Jews from various countries.

Tisha B'Av, a solemn day commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, has been observed at Jewish summer camps in troubling ways, leading to traumatizing experiences for campers.

The author reflects on how her experiences at a Labor Zionist youth camp shaped her Jewish identity, particularly in relation to observing Tisha B'Av.

Martin Luther King Jr., in his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the historic March on Washington in 1963, drew inspiration from the Bible, specifically quoting from Isaiah 40 to link the pursuit of racial equality with divine promise and harmony.

The author reflects on their late mother's attributes and their journey into Judaism.

In 2012, a Reform Jewish chaplain deployed in Kuwait found new meaning in Tisha B'Av, a holiday he had not previously emphasized, when his R&R leave was unexpectedly canceled.