Fast of Tisha B’Av 276 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 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
Mourning the Churban in a Rebuilt Jerusalem: Changes to Nachem – A Case Study
Mourning the Churban in a Rebuilt Jerusalem: Changes to...
Jul 14, 2021
By Rabbi Shimshon Nadel
Exploring Important Themes from Eicha and the Kinot of Tisha B’av
Exploring Important Themes from Eicha and the Kinot of...
Jul 14, 2021
By Rabbi Yossi Goldin
An Introduction to Kinot
An Introduction to Kinot
Jul 14, 2021
By Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz
The Greatest Tragedy – Turnus Rufus Plowing the Beit Hamikdash
The Greatest Tragedy – Turnus Rufus Plowing the Beit...
To receive source sheets for any of Rabbi Glatstein’s shiurim, please email rabbiglatsteinsourcesheets@gmail.com Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime 
Jul 13, 2021
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
The Darkness and the Dawn – From Galus to the Glory of Jewish Eternity
The Darkness and the Dawn – From Galus to...
To receive source sheets for any of Rabbi Glatstein’s shiurim, please email rabbiglatsteinsourcesheets@gmail.com Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime 
Jul 13, 2021
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Tisha B’Av and Aveilut: The Difference Between Public and Private Mourning
Tisha B’Av and Aveilut: The Difference Between Public and...
Jul 13, 2021
By Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz

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