The saddest day on the Jewish calendar is the Ninth of Av, Tisha bAv, the date on which both our Holy Temples were destroyed, and exile, persecution and spiritual darkness began. Tisha bAv starts at sundown of the eighth of Av and lasts till the following nightfall. During this time-period we fast, eschew pleasurable activities and amenities, and lament the destruction of the Holy Temple, our nation’s exile and the past calamities that befell our people. We will also pray for a successful and speedy resolution to the attacks in Israel and for the safe return home of all our IDF soliders. Tisha b’Av is also a day of anticipation and hope, for One who mourns Jerusalem will merit seeing her happiness.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 01:32:49 +0000
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