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Tisha B'AvTisha B'Av
Click here to hear Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb introduce and explain the Kinot, in a live webcast, starting at 9:30 am on Thursday morning until 1:15 pm.

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Tisha B'AvMay We Merit Her Rebirth
Jews the world over fast and lament on Wednesday night - Thursday night (July 17-18), Tisha B'Av, the darkest day on the Jewish calendar.  As our sages teach us, whoever mourns over the destruction of Jerusalem will merit the future vision of her joy.

Three Weeks...Three Weeks Program
With Israel on our minds and in our hearts, let’s use the Three Weeks to redouble our efforts for her future.
OU.ORGWhat is Tisha B'Av?
According to our sages, many tragic events occurred to our ancestors on this day...
Rabbi Yaacov HaberTisha B'Av
On Tisha B'Av we are all mourners for the Temples, and for our thousands of ancestors who perished on this day.
The Jewish WorldPlease Help
A fund has been started to assist the widow and family of Yaakov Aminov who was murdered July 4, 2002 at LAX.
Solidarity Mission to IsraelMission to Israel
Full info now available! The OU/RCA Solidarity Mission to Israel is set for Sunday, July 21-28, 2002.
Jewish ActionStill Ours?
The Summer 2002 edition of Jewish Action is now online. Read our special section - Is the Temple Mount Still Ours?

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