The Jewish Response To Tragedy
An in-depth study of the Tisha B’Av Kinot which will enhance the viewers’ knowledge and understanding of this tragic period in our history. Presented by Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter of...
By Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter
Kinah: “Sha’ali Srufa Ba’Esh”
The Tisha B’Av kinah of “Sha’ali Srufa Ba’Esh” is An Elegy composed by the Maharam of Rothenburg for the Burning of the Talmud in Paris in 1242. Shiur presented by Rabbi Jack Bieler of...
Thoughts on Tisha B’Av: The Jewish Approach to Mourning
Thoughts on Tisha B’Av – Rabbi Moshe Zywica – Recorded as part of the OU LIVE Shiurim Webcasts for 9 Days Learn-a-thon on Monday, July 31, 2006. The Jewish approach to...
Tisha B’Av Kinah #20: “Hatei Elokai Oznecha”
We plead for Hashem for the Chillul Hashem caused by the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem – Presented by Rabbi Aaron Cohen of Congregation Tifereth Israel, Passaic, NJ.
Rosh Chodesh Av: Mourning a Relative & Mourning the...
The similarities & differences between mourning over a lost relative and mourning over the destruction of the Bais Hamikdash. Given on July 26, 2006.
Tisha B’Av Kinah #25: “Mi Yiten Roshi Mayim” –...
Why do we say a kinah about the Crusades on Tisha B’Av if it’s unrelated to the churban? It reminds us of the danger of becoming too comfortable in exile. The...
By Rabbi Yaacov Lehrfield
Tisha B’Av: Mourning Over the Churban
Mourning the churban isn’t just for the 3 weeks/Tisha B’Av, we mourn the Beit HaMikdash all year long with customs that remind us of the destruction. Mourning Over Churban – Emotionally...
Tisha B’Av Kinah #7: “Eicha Atz’ta B”Apechah”
Crying to God about how much the Jewish people have suffered and continue to suffer. Why does the author alternate between a quintuple/sextuple acrostic? Presented by Rabbi Yehoshua Grunstein of Beth Israel...
By Rabbi Yehoshua Grunstein
Tisha B’Av Kinah #21: “Arzei HaLevanon” – the 10...
On Tisha B’Av, we mourn not only the loss of the Beit HaMikdash, but the loss of Torah as well. Presented by Rabbi Shai Finkelstein of Baron Hirsch Congregation in Memphis,...
By Rabbi Shai Finkelstein
Tisha B’Av Kinah #8 – “A’adeh ad Chug Shamayim”
Tisha B’Av didn’t start with the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash, but goes back to the sin of the spies in the desert. We should understand that our actions have important...
