Tisha B'Av

IDF allows shooting at celebration of terrorist's release

Kedumim residents furious after gunfire heard from nearby Arab village celebrating release of imprisoned terrorist during Tisha B'Av prayers

Live: Tisha B'Av at Western Wall

Join special broadcast of Western Wall Heritage Foundation with prayers, megilla, lamentations. Hosted by Sivan Rahav Meir, Yedidya Meir.

Lapid, Rabbi Sacks share message of unity for Tisha B'Av

Knesset Opposition chief, former British Chief Rabbi say they are united by love of the Jewish people despite their differences.

Tonight: The fast of Tisha B'Av

Jews worldwide fast tonight and tomorrow for Tisha B'Av, mourning destruction of the two Temples and other tragic events in Jewish history.

Rabbis: We must act to bring about rebuilding of the Temple

Religious Zionist rabbis call on public to participate in fundraising campaign for Temple Mount organizations during the Nine Days.

“Nachem” Forever?

Jews who said Nachem centuries ago lamented Jerusalem's desolation, but even we who see Jl'em in its glory know how long the road ahead is.

How should Diaspora Jews mark Tisha B'Av?

How can we promote the Torah of the Land of Israel without denigrating the Diaspora communities? Opinion.

Live:

Annual Tisha B’Av march around the Old City walls

The yearly Tisha B’Av event is being held with only 50 participants. Watch the live broadcast on Arutz Sheva for those who cannot attend.

Tonight: Tisha B’Av prayers, live from the Western Wall

“Social distancing and crisis obligate us to increase 'ahavat chinam' (baseless love)" says Rabbi of Western Wall & holy sites.

Job: Why God wrecked a man seemingly blameless and God-fearing

What was Job's sin? One that we all must be aware of- one no one else can know of- but which is the utmost test of Free Will. Op-ed.

Islamic presence on the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av

Senior PA official calls for increased Muslim presence in the Al-Aqsa Mosque to prevent Jews from entering the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av.

'Visit Temple Mount even if you must break the fast'

Mitzpe Yericho Chief Rabbi Yehuda Kroizer says Jews should ascend Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av and should drink if they feel weak afterwards.

What is the greatest blessing ever given to the Jewish people?

if you look at our numbers throughout the ages you will be unable to count us. That is a message to remember on Tisha B'Av.

Ruling:

Chief Rabbi: 'Asymptomatic coronavirus carrier must fast'

Verified coronavirus carrier suffering symptoms or excessive weakness exempt from fasting. Verified carrier who is asymptomatic must fast.

Watch: The "Jerusalem" version of Ed Sheeran's 'I See Fire'

Kippalive's new Clip filmed in archaeological ruins of Jewish community from 2,000 years ago, beneath the Old City of Jerusalem.

On 9th of Av, Americans should tone down apocalyptic rhetoric

if there was ever a year when the lessons of this fast were needed by Americans of all faiths, it is 2020.Opinion.

More worshipers allowed in synagogues as Tisha B'Av approaches

Haredi party heads meet with Health Minister to discuss operating yeshivot in coming year, opposition to restricting synagogues.

Chief Rabbi of Israel: If you have the coronavirus, don't fast

Rabbi David Lau urges coronavirus patients and those who may be infected not to fast during Tisha B'Av.

Why isn't Tisha B'Av obsolete?

When we keep Tisha B’Av, today we reconstruct the bitter past in order to appreciate the privilege of living in an age of fulfilment.

European rabbis begin rehabilitating synagogues

Conference of European Rabbis formulates plan for synagogue worship during the '3 weeks' as synagogues reopen in Europe.

Watch: Attempted lynch just before Tisha B'av

Indictment filed against Muslim Arab youth who attacked Jew in Jerusalem.

Tisha B'Av with the Trump family

Ivanka Trump speaks out about traditional Jewish fast day marking the destruction of both temples in Jerusalem.

Watch: The life story of Rabbi Yaakov Weinberg

This Tisha B'av, cut through the veil of exile and be uplifted by this amazing new film.

Eichah: The Spiritual Rehabilitation of Bat Zion

Rabbi Prof. Joshua Berman on the Book of Lamentations (Eichah). Part of Herzog College's special Tanach days of learning.

1729 Jews visit Temple Mount during Tisha B'Av

20% rise in number of Jews visiting holy site during fast marking destruction of Temple. Minister vows to strengthen sovereignty over Mount.

"Don’t let anyone say Israel is 'Judaizing' Jerusalem"

White House envoy Jason Greenblatt sends out special Tisha B'Av message, alludes to PA claims Israel is 'Judaizing' Jerusalem.

Destruction to Construction

Tisha B'Av: From Destruction to Construction

Bet El students both mourn on Tisha B'Av and watch massive construction take place in the Land of Israel.

Police commander: Muslims changed the status quo, not the Jews

Jerusalem District Police Commander Doron Yedid says time of Muslim prayers on Temple Mount was pushed back to prevent Jews from entering.

Tisha B'Av: Day of Mourning or Introspection?

Jews continue to mourn the destruction of the Holy Temple, but do they acknowledge the miracles around them?

Public continues to flock to the Western Wall

Amid clashes on Temple Mount and protest at its entrance, visits continue in the Western Wall plaza, where many arrive to pray and mourn.

Jew attacked and injured in Old City

18 year old Jew walking through Old City lightly-to-moderately injured after Arab hits him with glass bottle.

United Right on Temple Mount closure: National disgrace

Party responds to PM's decision to close Temple Mount to Jewish visitors on Tisha B'Av.

Police clash with Muslim rioters on Temple Mount

Hundreds of Muslims riot on Temple Mount as Jews prevented from visiting holy site on anniversary of destruction of the Holy Temple.

Netanyahu prohibits Jews from ascending Temple Mount

Amid Tisha B'Av and Muslim holiday, police decide to close Temple Mount to Jewish visitors.

Hundreds of Jews wait to ascend Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av

Jewish visitors wait to find out if they will be allowed to ascend Temple Mount on anniversary of the Temple's destruction.

Tisha B'Av

Watch: Mourning the destruction of the Temple

Western Wall plaza filled with worshipers who came to recite morning prayers and lamentations near the remains of the Holy Temple.

Galon: Jews must not be permitted on Temple Mount

Former Meretz chairwoman says she supports Jews' right to pray on the Temple Mount but adds that unnecessary flare-up should be avoided.

Jewish activists answer Arab protesters

Watch: Women in Green's Nadia Matar tells Arab residents of Jerusalem: 'We know you love Israel, and if you don't, you can move to Syria.'

Whose pain are you feeling?

Rabbi Shlomo Katz talks about what Tisha B'Av really is - and the pain we should be feeling.

Watch live: Tisha B'av prayers at the Western Wall

Jews from around Israel and visitors from abroad attend prayers at the remaining wall of Judaism's holiest site

Watch: Tisha B'Av in the heart of Jerusalem

Police, volunteers, work to secure Western Wall and protect worshipers.

Tisha B’Av – What is a Christian’s Response?

Preparations underway at Western Wall for Tisha B'Av

At the end of the day, the Western Wall Heritage Foundation will distribute drinks and snacks to break the fast.

What’s really missing from the world?

The destruction of the Holy Temple: What’s really missing from the world?

Get inspired by TorahAnytime’s Tisha B’av world-wide webcast

TorahAnytime hosts mega-live-stream event from around world to inspire Jews everywhere on Tisha B’av.

'Why mourn the Temple - we've had the Temple Mount for 52 years'

Temple Institute calls on world Jewry to 'wake up and begin making the dream of the Third Holy Temple a reality.'

Ask yourself, what did I do for the Beit Hamikdash today?

Laws for the Nine Days

The race of life: Together, everyone's a winner

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton explains the meaning of Jewish exile and how we can change for the better during the Three Weeks.

Chief Rabbi Lau: Argentinean Jews can vote on Tisha B'Av

A mandatory presidential election is taking place in Argentina on Tisha B'Av. Is voting considered a distraction from mourning?

PA warns: 'The most dangerous season of Judaization' has begun

PA cautions that three-week period culminating in "anniversary of what is called 'the destruction of the alleged Temple'" has commenced.

'Jews have right to pray at gates of Temple Mount'

Jewish students praying at gates of Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av forcefully removed by police despite not breaking any rules.

Tisha B’Av on the Temple Mount: Moshe Rabbeinu would be proud

Let it be, and live each moment for Hashem.

Glick: Mega LGBT rally was 'insensitive'

Likud MK infuriated after LGBT community holds massive protest on Tisha B'Av fast, says it would never happen on Holocaust Memorial Day.

Watch: Inspiring singing at the Western Wall in Jerusalem

NCSY Kollel sing at the Kotel two hours before sundown on Tisha B'Av.

Likud MK vows to boycott eateries that opened on Tisha B'Av

MK Sharren Haskel vows to boycott restaurants that were open for business on Jewish day of mourning.

3 arrested for 'attempting to rebuild Third Temple'

Police arrest 3 who performed a skit near Temple Mount in which they pantomimed constructing the Third Temple.

Over 1,000 Jews ascend Temple Mount

Hundreds of Jews arrive this morning to Temple Mount for Tisha B'Av fast. 9 detained by police. Clashes between Jews and Arabs in Old City.

'Why fast over the Temple if I don't even believe in it?'

'Just stop, and remember one day in the year that once, we were together.  Really, really together.  And today?'

Bennett concerned: We will lose millions of Jews in the Diaspora

Education Minister and Jewish Agency chairman participate in evening of dialogue in Shoham.