Ninth Of Av

The Ninth of Av:

A magnificent tragedy

Though Israel was defeated in its battle against the legions of Rome, it was a magnificent and inspiring defeat, a defeat which ultimately destroyed the Roman Empire.

IDF Rabbinate:

Combat soldiers prohibited from fasting on Tisha B'Av

After two soldiers found themselves in a life-threatening condition after they fasted during the 17th of Tammuz, the Military Rabbinate reiterated its call for soldiers performing operational activities to eat and drink during the upcoming fast day.

New Tisha B'Av kinah laments October 7th massacre

Chairman of 'Sulamot' Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon has composed a special kinah (elegy) in light of the events of October 7 and Swords of Iron.

The message of the Fast of Gedalia

Heat wave alert: Stay indoors during the fast

As Israel mourns destruction of Holy Temples, weather turns hot and dry.

'We gave in, our nation's honor is crushed'

Director of Israel Police's religious program slams decision to remove magnetometers from entrances to Temple Mount.

Friedman: We were able to defuse situation with Jordan

Israeli Ambassador visits Knesset Caucus for US – Israel Relations, talks about US efforts in crisis with Jordan.

'Wake up and make the dream a reality'

A young boy wakes up on the morning of Tish'a b'Av and discovers the possibility of a better world.

Ninth of Av Set to Begin Monday Night

Monday marks the advent of Tisha B'Av, the Fast of the Ninth Day of Av, commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples.

Gush Katif Museum Open Night of Tisha B’Av

The 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.