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.

Forgotten Souls: Tisha B’Av Kinot 5768
Forgotten Souls: Tisha B’Av Kinot 5768
Tisha B’av Kinot with introductions and explanations presented by Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb. Rabbi Weinreb redeems from anonymity heroes and victims of a variety of Jewish catastrophes including the Temple...
Aug 10, 2008
By Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
As the City Burned
As the City Burned
The following story is true, however the names and details have been fictionalized. The pounding in Shlomo’s head wouldn’t stop, but it was easily drowned out by the pain in his...
Aug 7, 2008
By Rabbi Leiby Burnham
The Jewish Response To Tragedy
The Jewish Response To Tragedy
An in-depth study of the Tisha B’Av Kinot which will enhance the viewers’ knowledge and understanding of this tragic period in our history. Presented by Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter of...
Aug 6, 2008
By Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter
Kinah: “Sha’ali Srufa Ba’Esh”
Kinah: “Sha’ali Srufa Ba’Esh”
The Tisha B’Av kinah of “Sha’ali Srufa Ba’Esh” is An Elegy composed by the Maharam of Rothenburg for the Burning of the Talmud in Paris in 1242. Shiur presented by Rabbi Jack Bieler of...
Aug 3, 2006
By Rabbi Jack Bieler
Thoughts on Tisha B’Av: The Jewish Approach to Mourning
Thoughts on Tisha B’Av: The Jewish Approach to Mourning
Thoughts on Tisha B’Av – Rabbi Moshe Zywica – Recorded as part of the OU LIVE Shiurim Webcasts for 9 Days Learn-a-thon on Monday, July 31, 2006. The Jewish approach to...
Aug 2, 2006
By Rabbi Moshe Zywica
Tisha B’Av Kinah #20: “Hatei Elokai Oznecha”
Tisha B’Av Kinah #20: “Hatei Elokai Oznecha”
We plead for Hashem for the Chillul Hashem caused by the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem – Presented by Rabbi Aaron Cohen of Congregation Tifereth Israel, Passaic, NJ.
Aug 1, 2006
By Rabbi Aaron Cohen
Rosh Chodesh Av: Mourning a Relative & Mourning the Temple
Rosh Chodesh Av: Mourning a Relative & Mourning the...
The similarities & differences between mourning over a lost relative and mourning over the destruction of the Bais Hamikdash. Given on July 26, 2006.
Jul 27, 2006
By Rabbi Yosef Grossman
Tisha B’Av Kinah #25: “Mi Yiten Roshi Mayim” – The Crusades
Tisha B’Av Kinah #25: “Mi Yiten Roshi Mayim” –...
Why do we say a kinah about the Crusades on Tisha B’Av if it’s unrelated to the churban? It reminds us of the danger of becoming too comfortable in exile. The...
Jul 27, 2006
By Rabbi Yaacov Lehrfield
Tisha B’Av: Mourning Over the Churban
Tisha B’Av: Mourning Over the Churban
Mourning the churban isn’t just for the 3 weeks/Tisha B’Av, we mourn the Beit HaMikdash all year long with customs that remind us of the destruction. Mourning Over Churban – Emotionally...
Jul 20, 2006
By Rabbi Yosef Grossman
Tisha B’Av Kinah #7: “Eicha Atz’ta B”Apechah”
Tisha B’Av Kinah #7: “Eicha Atz’ta B”Apechah”
Crying to God about how much the Jewish people have suffered and continue to suffer. Why does the author alternate between a quintuple/sextuple acrostic? Presented by Rabbi Yehoshua Grunstein of Beth Israel...
Jul 17, 2006
By Rabbi Yehoshua Grunstein

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