Av 24, 5777, 8/16/2017
Tisha B'Av Visit the Temple Mount - OnlineNew website offers a fascinating virtual tour of the holiest, and most politically-charged, site in Israel MK Ben Dahan Vows to Enable Temple Mount PrayerDeputy Religions Minister: How can it be that Jews are forbidden to pray on Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av? Mayor Barkat: 50 Ways to Love JerusalemMayor Nir Barkat: more and more sectors should connect to Jerusalem, each in its own way. Tisha B'Av: Jews Banned from Temple MountJews banned from ascending one day after a Muslim mob attacked a previous group. Activist: decision "a reward to Islamic terror" "We Will Correct This Disgrace"Activists promise to step-up Temple Mount campaign after annual Tisha B'Av March delayed due to Ramadan Live from Jeruslem - Tisha B'Av Kinot PresentationTune in for the OU Tisha B'Av Kinot Presentation with Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb from the OU Israel Center. Begins at 9 AM Israel Time. Thousands Stream to Kotel for Tisha B'avThousands of people came to the Kotel Monday night to mark Tisha B'av, commemorating the destruction of the Holy Temples. Repeat Performance: Hareidi Extremists Attack IDF SoldierAfter a series of similar attacks, and less than a day after leading hareidi rabbi accused of incitement, extremists target soldiers again Anger over Continued Temple Mount DiscriminationActivists furious at police attempts to delay traditional Jewish march in deference to Muslim worshippers. "Why can't they pray later?" Tisha B'Av: "When will the Mourning Stop?"Temple Institute video seeks to reframe the traditional Jewish day of mourning over the loss of the Two Temples in Jerusalem. OU Kinnot Webcasts Enrich Tisha B'Av from Jerusalem to FloridaThe Orthodox Union has developed an innovative approach to help Jews worldwide interpret kinnot, the elegies recited on Tisha B’Av. Rabbi Gold Strengthens Participants of Tisha B'Av MarchEducator and author Rabbi Shalom Gold encourages participants in Tisha B'Av march to fight for the Temple Mount. Hamas TV Issues Video Response to Temple VideoHamas TV and another anti-Israel group make their own versions of the successful Temple Institute video. Destruction of Temples, Expulsion from Gush KatifIn the year 2005, Israel's government tore apart the lives of nearly 10,000 of its own people in pursuit of peace – but peace did not come. Singing, Yearning in Lamentations at the Western WallA night of grieving, a night of unity as the people of Israel came together to yearn for what was, and what is yet to be.Arab League: Don’t Touch Muslim Temple MountAs Jews fast and mourn the Temple, Muslim Brotherhood members in Egypt will be protesting about their “holiest site” on Temple Mount.Egypt's President Insulted Over Video: 'The Children are Ready'Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is apparently upset about a Jewish video in which two children build the Third Temple out of sand. Women in Green to Hold Annual Tisha B'Av Walk in JerusalemWomen in Green organization will hold its 18th annual Tisha B’Av walk around the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem on Saturday night. Belz Hassidim 'Conquer' Kotel PlazaHassidic dynasty fills up the plaza for post-Tisha B'Av L'Chayim toast. Photo Feature: Tens of Thousands at Western Wall on Tisha B’AvTens of thousand of Jews are praying at the Western Wall on Tisha B’Av as the People of Israel mourn destructions of the Holy Temples. Tisha B’Av Elegy in Memory of Gush KatifAn elegy mourning the destruction of Gush Katif is being adopted by more and more synagogues as part of the Tisha B’Av liturgy. Arabs Vandalize Cars of Kotel WorshippersArabs vandalized cars of Jews praying at the Western Wall on the eve of the Tisha B’Av fast day. Nearby, an Arab stole a Jew’s revolver. Rabbi Druckman: We Need to Learn to Live TogetherRabbi Chaim Druckman on Tisha B'Av. "We need to be like a family and love each other despite differences of opinion." Working on Jewish Unity on the Day of MourningA special Tisha B'Av program brought together secular and religious Israelis to talk about Jewish unity. Tisha B'Av: Mourning Destruction but Hoping for RedemptionThe fast of Tisha B'Av, "saddest" day in the Jewish calendar, begins Monday eve at sundown. Temple's fall mourned, rebuilding awaited. Global Tisha B'Av Event Brings Jews TogetherThe Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation Tisha B’Av Event in 16 countries, at 700 sites, gives Jews tools to reconcile. National Mourning in the Jewish TraditionThe destruction of the Second Temple, the Churban, changed the course of Jewish history and destiny; its repercussions affected every aspect of our national and religious character. We were fundamentally transformed as a people.Chief Rabbis: This is a Time for Self-ExaminationIsrael's Chief Rabbis issue special call in preparation for Tisha B'Av. "We must remove the jealousy and hatred, and increase love." Transforming National Tragedy into Personal GrowthOur sages went emphasized that until baseless hatred disappears, the Temple cannot be rebuilt. In doing so, they laid out the inescapable personal dimension of Tisha B’Av for every Jew. For Redemption, Cut Away The Greek ConnectionHedonism, uninhibited sexual activity, pornography, child abuse, glorification of the body, intolerance of “others,” public glorification of homosexuality are all Greek in origin. We have to fight them to bring Redemption. Three Video Messages for the 9th of AvRabbi Shafier, in his clear and inspiring way, explains the Three Week mourning period, "Why We Mourn for Moshiach" and "What Life Will Be Like When Moshiach Comes" in three short videos. Tisha B'Av and the Options MarketWe all know the type who has all the “answers” in every situation, but never THE answer, never the solution to the main problem because he doesn't even know that there is one. Tisha B’Av CD Brings 80 Lamentations from North AfricaA new CD compilation released especially for Tisha B'Av brings together traditional lamentations by North African Jews. Gush Katif Museum Open Night of Tisha B’AvThe Gush Katif museum, depicting the lives of Jews expelled six years ago, is open until 2 a.m. Monday, the start of the Fast of Tisha B’Av.MDA: How to Fast SafelyIsrael's first-response team explains how to get through the Tisha B'Av fast safely."Tonight We Do Not Learn Torah": 9th of Av ProgramsRav Kook said unconditional love among Jews can bring Redemption: Programs for Tisha B'Av in Israel and US reflect that concept. Destruction of First Temple Commemorated with Day of FastingThe "Three Weeks" of gradually-increasing mourning over the destruction of the Holy Temples and Israel's exile begins today. Rabbi Gold: 'G-d Wept On the Day of Destruction of the Temples'Rabbi Shalom Gold spoke on the eve of the fast of the 9th of Av at the march around the Old City of Jerusalem MK Danon on Temple Mount: Stop Anti-Jewish DiscriminationLikud MK says Muslims receive full freedom of worship while Jews can only enter from one gate, under severe restrictions (video featured).Tens of Thousands Mark Tisha B'Av at Western WallTens of thousands visit the Western Wall plaza, remnant of the retaining wall of the Temple, to mark Tisha B'Av, destruction of both Holy Temples. IDF Chief in Rome: Israel Lives 2,000 Years After Temple RazedThe Roman Empire destroyed the Holy Temple 2,000 years ago. IDF Chief Ashkenazi said in Rome on Tisha B’Av, “The Nation of Israel lives.” Half the Public Wants to See Holy Temple RebuiltHalf the Israeli public wants the Holy Temple to be rebuilt, according to a poll commissioned by the Knesset Television Channel. Tisha B'Av: Customs and PracticeFast begins at 7:42 P.M. Jerusalem time Monday and ends at 8:15 P.M. Tuesday.'Nine Days' of Mourning Begin TodayThe “Nine Days” – a historic/national period of mourning – begins today (Monday), the first day of the traditionally sad month of Av. Tisha B'Av - What Does it Mean Today?Tisha B'Av is a day of mourning for Jewish sins resulting in the destruction of our Holy Temples, including the infamous 'Sin of the Spies'. A Tisha B'Av Message for the All-Star'sTalmudic stories are not time-dependent. Halakhic Advice and Guidance for Tisha B'AvAnswers to frequently asked questions about the fast. Thoughts to ponder. |
