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Tag: Tishah Bav

0 Torah History

Parashah of the week: Va’etchanan

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Aug

In Parashat Vaetchanan, Moses's plea to enter the Land of Israel symbolizes unanswered prayers for unfulfilled dreams and projects.

0 Torah Jewish Law

The Temple was our beating heart – we should mourn its loss

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Aug

The article highlights the importance of mourning the loss of the Temple in Jewish tradition, emphasizing that the Temple was central to Jewish identity and a place where God's presence was felt most acutely.

0 Torah Holidays

Shabbat and fast times from August 9 to August 16

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Aug

From August 9 to August 16, key Shabbat and fast times are outlined for Jewish communities in various cities: in London, Shabbat begins at 8.20 PM on August 9 and at 8.07 PM on August 16, with corresponding times in other cities.

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

Final Indignity

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 28 May

The article discusses the release of a video depicting the kidnapping of female IDF soldiers by Hamas, drawing parallels to historical Jewish tragedies.

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Hashem’s Waze

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Sep 2023

The article discusses the concept of Hashgachah pratis, or Divine Providence, and how it relates to our observance during the Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe).

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A Nazi’s Revealing Order // There are railcars and there are railcars

Avi Shafran in Ami · 23 Aug 2023

In 1942, over 265,000 Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto were transported to their deaths in Treblinka, while an additional 35,000 were killed inside the ghetto.

0 Holocaust History

Tragedy and Consolation

Allen I. Fagin in Jewish Action · 12 Sep 2019

The transition from Tishah B'Av to Shabbat Nachamu reflects Jewish history's pattern of tragedy followed by revitalization and creativity, such as the Mishnah and Talmud's completion after the destruction of the Temple.

0 Jewish Law Holidays

What’s the Truth About…Fasting and Wearing Leather on Yom Kippur?

Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 12 Sep 2013

Wearing leather items like belts and yarmulkes is permitted on Yom Kippur and Tishah B'Av; only leather shoes are prohibited.

0 Holidays Jewish Law

Do We Still Mourn the Churban?

Rabbi Joshua Berman in Jewish Action · 7 Jul 2013

Rabbi Joshua Berman delves into the lack of emotional connection many Jews feel towards Tishah B'Av, questioning why the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash does not evoke greater sorrow in contemporary times when Jewish life seems prosperous.

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.

0 History Jewish Law

Mourning the Churban with the Rav

OU Press in Jewish Action · 6 Jul 2010

Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik's teachings have transformed the observance of Tishah B'Av, with a focus on understanding and mourning the tragedies of Jewish history.