Fast of Tisha B’Av 258 articles

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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.

Rav Soloveitchik: Tisha B’Av Kinos 1978 – Part 4
Rav Soloveitchik: Tisha B’Av Kinos 1978 – Part 4
In his introductory remarks,  Rav Soloveitchik explains that “Kinah” is a specific type of aveilut (mourning) that characterizes Tisha B’Av. How does a kinah differ from a hesped? He also discusses the...
Sep 30, 2015
By Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik
Rav Soloveitchik: Tisha B’Av Kinos 1978 – Part 3
Rav Soloveitchik: Tisha B’Av Kinos 1978 – Part 3
In his introductory remarks,  Rav Soloveitchik explains that “Kinah” is a specific type of aveilut (mourning) that characterizes Tisha B’Av. How does a kinah differ from a hesped? He also discusses the...
Sep 30, 2015
By Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik
Rav Soloveitchik: Tisha B’Av Kinos 1978 – Part 2
Rav Soloveitchik: Tisha B’Av Kinos 1978 – Part 2
In his introductory remarks,  Rav Soloveitchik explains that “Kinah” is a specific type of aveilut (mourning) that characterizes Tisha B’Av. How does a kinah differ from a hesped? He also discusses the...
Sep 30, 2015
By Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik
Rav Soloveitchik: Tisha B’Av Kinos 1978 – Part 1
Rav Soloveitchik: Tisha B’Av Kinos 1978 – Part 1
In his introductory remarks,  Rav Soloveitchik explains that “Kinah” is a specific type of aveilut (mourning) that characterizes Tisha B’Av. How does a kinah differ from a hesped? He also discusses the...
Sep 30, 2015
By Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik
Rav Soloveitchik: Tisha B’Av Kinos 1981 – Part 3
Rav Soloveitchik: Tisha B’Av Kinos 1981 – Part 3
Rav Soloveichik emphasizes that the theme of Tisha B’Av kinot is that our 1900-plus year exile is a chilul Hashem, a desecration of God’s name. For part 1 click here. For part...
Sep 30, 2015
By Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik
Rav Soloveitchik: Tisha B’Av Kinos 1981 – Part 2
Rav Soloveitchik: Tisha B’Av Kinos 1981 – Part 2
Rav Soloveichik emphasizes that the theme of Tisha B’Av kinot is that our 1900-plus year exile is a chilul Hashem, a desecration of God’s name. Delivered in Boston, 1981. For part...
Sep 30, 2015
By Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik
Rav Soloveitchik: Tisha B’Av Kinos 1981 – Part 1
Rav Soloveitchik: Tisha B’Av Kinos 1981 – Part 1
Rav Soloveichik emphasizes that the theme of Tisha B’Av kinot is that our 1900-plus year exile is a chilul Hashem, a desecration of God’s name. Delivered in Boston, 1981. For part...
Sep 30, 2015
By Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik
Shabbat Nachamu – “Getting Up”
Shabbat Nachamu – “Getting Up”
There is an almost absolute absurdity with this coming Shabbat—Shabbat Nachamu. Last Saturday night we were sitting on the floor thinking about the sadness of Tisha Baav and mourning the loss...
Jul 30, 2015
By Rabbi David Rabhan
Rabbi Weil: Tisha B’Av Kinot 5775
Rabbi Weil: Tisha B’Av Kinot 5775
Tisha B’Av is not just about the destruction of the beit hamikdash. It is also about the tragedies that have occurred throughout Jewish History. These tragedies described in the kinot are...
Jul 24, 2015
By Rabbi Steven Weil
Rabbi Weinreb: Tisha B’Av Kinot 5775
Rabbi Weinreb: Tisha B’Av Kinot 5775
Tisha B’av is a day of introspection. It is not only about events of the past, it is also about recognizing that we are still in a time of distress.
Jul 24, 2015
By Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb

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