Fast of Tisha B’Av 261 articles

Jewish Holidays

Tisha B’Av is the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, not just because it is the day on with both temples were destroyed but also because many other tragedies have occurred on that day as well. We focus on these historical events as part of the kinot we say on Tisha B’Av night and during the day.

The Four Fasts Today
The Four Fasts Today
Dec 15, 2021
By Rabbi Shimshon Nadel
“Nachamu, Nachamu Ami”: But Has Anything Really Changed?
“Nachamu, Nachamu Ami”: But Has Anything Really Changed?
Jul 21, 2021
By Rabbi Yossi Goldin
The Future of the Jewish People
The Future of the Jewish People
The Astounding Answer to the Magein Geborim”s Question To receive source sheets for any of Rabbi Glatstein’s shiurim, please email rabbiglatsteinsourcesheets@gmail.com Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime 
Jul 16, 2021
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Tisha b’Av Kinnot 5781
Tisha b’Av Kinnot 5781
Jul 16, 2021
By Rav Chaim Ilson
What Is Freedom?
What Is Freedom?
  The Nine Days & Tisha B’Av are a time to reflect upon the Jewish meaning of freedom, and our deepest aspirations during the days of Chodesh Av. From The Torah...
Jul 16, 2021
By Rabbi Ken Brodkin
The Ultimate Rectification for the Churban
The Ultimate Rectification for the Churban
To receive source sheets for any of Rabbi Glatstein’s shiurim, please email rabbiglatsteinsourcesheets@gmail.com Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime 
Jul 16, 2021
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
The Raison D’etre of a Taanis: The Feeling Which It Should Evoke
The Raison D’etre of a Taanis: The Feeling Which...
Jul 16, 2021
By Rabbi Yonah Sklare
The Worst Sin Is Not Even in the Torah
The Worst Sin Is Not Even in the Torah
The Startling Revelation of Rav Yaakov Emden To receive source sheets for any of Rabbi Glatstein’s shiurim, please email rabbiglatsteinsourcesheets@gmail.com Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime 
Jul 15, 2021
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Shine a Light
Shine a Light
We have to spread light into the darkest places.
Jul 15, 2021
By Harry Rothenberg
Saying Nachem in Confusing Times
Saying Nachem in Confusing Times
Sponsored anonymously in the merit of an aliyat neshama for Matisyahu ben Yisrael, Aharon ben Menachem Lev, and Eliana bat Yaakov. Sponsored by Miriam Marcus in loving memory of her Mother...
Jul 15, 2021
By Rabbi Anthony Manning

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