News for Tisha B'Av 'Let's conduct Knesset debates respectfully' Speaker pleadsMickey Levy chooses to make his request on Tisha b'Av, "our national day of mourning." The Jewish civil war - could Exile have been avoided?The story of how civil war broke out between the Sages and the Zealots, leading to the final destruction of the Second Temple. Great Revolt - Struggle for freedom or gamble on the future?This powerful production reveals the inner struggle facing Jews during oppressive Roman rule - and the difficult choices they faced. 1,679 Jews pray on Temple Mount during Tisha B'AvPM allows Jews to continue to visit Temple Mount; Islamic Movement and United Arab List protest: 'Temple Mount is under Islamic ownership.' MK Ahmad Tibi: 'Change government has given in to the extreme right-wing'PM allows Jews to ascend to Temple Mount on Tisha b'Av despite veiled threats of rioting. Tensions flare as Jews march in Jerusalem, Temple MountJews marching around Old City walls to mark Tisha B'Av & ascending the Temple Mt. were left mostly unmolested as rioters targeted police. 'Back to freedom' - How Jews returned triumphant to Titus' ArchA chilling animation of the triumphant procession of Jewish captives and Gold Menorah beneath Titus' Arch in Rome 2,000 years ago. 'Arabs threw stones, the Waqf screamed at us'Jewish visitor to the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av: 'If I didn't feel what we were mourning before, I do now.' Watch: Tisha B'Av march around the Old CityJournalist Avi Abelow joins annual march around walls of J'lem Old City. 'We'll continue to strengthen Jerusalem, no matter the challenges.' Watch: The 2nd Temple in flames - final battle for JerusalemWitness the Romans' brutal tactics and the desperate battle for survival waged by Jewish warriors in defense of their beloved city.Tisha B'Av: Thousands at Western Wall, hundreds at Temple MountJews from around the country flock to Jerusalem on the anniversary of the destruction of the Temples. Arabs riot on Temple Mount. Watch: Uprooting of Netzarim16 years ago, Arutz Sheva accompanied residents of last community to be uprooted from Gush Katif in those difficult moments. Herzog: We must learn the lesson of the destruction of the TemplePresident Isaac Herzog participates in a reading of the Book of Lamentations on eve of Tisha B’Av. Orthodox prayer in egalitarian section of Western Wall plazaActivists erected a partition between the genders in the egalitarian section of the Western Wall plaza during Tisha B'av prayers. Watch: Reading the Scroll of Lamentations in Tel AvivDozens gather at Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Square to mark Ninth of Av, mourning the Temples and reading the Scroll of Lamentations.Pangs of real pain - Tisha B'AvWe are angry, with God, the enemy, ourselves. We are angry at two millennia of tragedy, at the Holocaust. But is anger our only option? What may we learn on Tisha B'Av?The Rabbis at Yeshiva.co with a list of sources that may be stuidied on the fast on which 'we do not learn Torah' - and a halakha summary. Mourning the Temple: Tisha B'av at the Western WallWatch live: Jews from all sectors mourn the Holy Temples at the Western Wall, with prayers and lamentations. Tisha B'av times around the worldPertinent times for Tisha B'av in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, New York, LA, London, Paris and Berlin Samaria town prepares for second Tisha B'av under siegeThe hilltop town of Kumi Ori, near Yitzhar in the Samaria, is ready to undergo its second Tisha B'av under siege by the IDF. Singer Eyal Cohen puts a new tune to an ancient dirgeFive years ago, singer Eyal Cohen thought of a new tune for the ancient dirge 'The Mourners of Zion," and has finished recording it at last. Devarim's message for Tisha B'Av: Going forthMost of humanity is comfortable with the world view it knows and the patterns of life it has become accustomed to. Especially today. Health Ministry warns: Oppressive heat on Tisha B'avHealth Ministry calls on public to avoid direct exposure to heat and sun, ensure adequate water intake. Tisha b'Av: Time to get to work!The Temple Institute's 5781 Nine Days video. Making meaning: Tisha B’Av and connecting to ZionismWhen we challenge ourselves to be better people and reconnect with God, we also come closer to living peacefully with each other. Op-ed. The Three Weeks and Tisha B'AvQuestions, stories and points for discussion on the saddest period of the Jewish Year. 7 dates set up in one day: Chani Lifshitz's matchmaking projectAs Jews mourn the destruction of the house of G-d, Chabad emissary Chani Lifshitz launches matchmaking project to build Jewish homes. 'People are awakening to the Temple Mount'Temple Mount activists tell Arutz Sheva about exciting ascent to Temple Mount: 'Prostration is not provocation, no one was arrested.' I won't only be mourning for Jerusalem this Tisha B’AvThe fabric of Jewish society had been destroyed long before Hadrian started the march to destroy Jerusalem. Are we any different? Op-ed. Tisha B'Av at the Arch of TitusIsraeli Amb. to Italy Dror Eydar marks Tisha B'Av with message sent from the Arch of Titus, built in honor of Roman victory over the Jews. Seeing the destruction and the hopeIf the rocks and ashes, found in excavations at the Kotel and dating to the Temple's destruction, could talk, what would they say? Out of mourning the future growsRealizing why we mourn can help us to grow in our faith. A compelling message of hope and inspiration. Coronavirus project manager visits synagoguesProf. Ronni Gamzu visits synagogues on eve of Tisha B'Av to closely monitor the implementation of the COVID-19 guidelines. Watch: Disorder at the entrance to the Western Wall plazaYoung haredim try to break through blockades placed at entrance to the Western Wall in order to limit the number of people entering. IDF allows shooting at celebration of terrorist's releaseKedumim residents furious after gunfire heard from nearby Arab village celebrating release of imprisoned terrorist during Tisha B'Av prayers Lapid, Rabbi Sacks share message of unity for Tisha B'AvKnesset Opposition chief, former British Chief Rabbi say they are united by love of the Jewish people despite their differences. Live: Tisha B'Av at Western WallJoin special broadcast of Western Wall Heritage Foundation with prayers, megilla, lamentations. Hosted by Sivan Rahav Meir, Yedidya Meir. Annual Tisha B’Av march- with coronavirus restrictionsThe 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: The fast of Tisha B'AvJews 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 TempleReligious 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.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. The Book of Job: Why God wrecked a man seemingly blameless and God-fearingWhat 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'AvSenior 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. 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 Tisha B’Av, it’s time for Americans to step back from apocalyptic rhetoricif 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 approachesHaredi 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 fastRabbi 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 synagoguesConference of European Rabbis formulates plan for synagogue worship during the '3 weeks' as synagogues reopen in Europe. Watch: Attempted lynch just before Tisha B'avIndictment filed against Muslim Arab youth who attacked Jew in Jerusalem. Tisha B'Av with the Trump familyIvanka Trump speaks out about traditional Jewish fast day marking the destruction of both temples in Jerusalem. Watch: The life story of Rabbi Yaakov WeinbergThis Tisha B'av, cut through the veil of exile and be uplifted by this amazing new film. |
