Tisha B'Av

Watch: Women in Green lead Tisha B'Av Eve march

For the 24th year in a row, Women in Green lead the traditional march around the walls of Jerusalem's Old City on Tisha B'Av night.

Tisha B'Av: How do Israelis grieve?

Survey shows four percent of Israelis visit Western Wall, over a third of Israelis - not all of them religious - observe the fast.

Tisha B'Av, the Holocaust and sparks of light in the darkness

The 24th annual walk of Tisha B’Av Eve

Jews from around the country participate in Women in Green's march in Jerusalem.

Security official:

'Minister Ariel can blame only himself'

Security official rejects Minister Ariel’s claim that Netanyahu prevented him from ascending the Temple Mount.

Out of mourning the future grows

Realizing why we mourn can help us to grow in our faith. A compelling message of hope and inspiration.

Netanyahu bars Jewish Home minister from visiting Temple Mount

PM bans Agricultural Minister Uri Ariel from ascending Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av at request of Jordanian government.

Watch: This Tisha B'Av - the people are ready

Temple Institute: It is time to transform the mourning over the past into preparation for the future - the rebuilding of the Holy Temple.

What are you doing the night of Tisha B'Av?

'The 24th Tisha B'Av night walk around the walls of Jerusalem to reinforce our sovereignty over Jerusalem and the Land of Israel.'

'Require restaurants to close on Tisha B'Av'

Former judge views Tisha B'Av fast as testimony to Jewish continuity in exile, 'Authorities shouldn't permit opening leisure establishments'

PA protests Tisha B'Av event in Jerusalem

PA calls on international community to prevent march on eve of Tisha B'Av fast, which it says 'prevents a viable Palestinian state.'

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PA Foreign Affairs condemns Women in Green annual Tisha bAv walk

Calls march 'extension of extremism dominating political arena in Israel and settlers, since Trump’s ominous declaration on Jerusalem.'

Provocation in Tel Aviv

Secular party up for municipal elections tells stores to advertise themselves as being 'Open for business on Tisha B'Av'.

Tel Aviv: Demand to close restaurants on Tisha B'Av

Jewish Home Tel Aviv chief, local chef spar over whether law on closure of restaurants and entertainment venues on fast of Tisha B'av.

One hundred thousand pray at Western Wall on Tisha B'Av

Some 100,000 visited the Western Wall during Tisha B'Av, during which Jews mourn the destruction of the First and Second Temples.

Jared Kushner laments Temple destruction

Arabs react to photo of US President's son-in-law observing Ninth of Av.

MDA treats 168 people over Tisha B'Av fast

Over 150 require medical assistance during 25 hour fast in midsummer heat.

Watch live: Tisha B'av learning in Florida

Watch: "The 788 Who Sacrificed Their Lives To Prevent Genocide Of Our Nation" live from the Boca Raton Synagogue with Rabbi Steven Weil

Jordan: Jewish extremists storming Al Aqsa Mosque

Jordanian Foreign Minister says Jews visiting their holiest site could cause more violence and riots.

Record 1,263 Jews visit Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av

Deputy mayor of Jerusalem calls on police to leave Temple Mount open to Jews for an additional hour to accommodate high number of visitors.

Lessons from the Temple's destruction

We must identify the values ​​that feed the eternal fire of the Jewish people and the Israeli ethos. Opinion.

Watch: Distraught over the destruction of the Temple

Emotional reading of the Book of Lamentations during Tisha B'Av by Gush Katif expellee, Rabbi Shmuel Tal.

Are we still in exile?

1985 interview with spiritual leader of French Jewry, Rabbi Yehuda Leon Ashkenazi, sheds light on the significance of the Tisha B'Av fast.

1,000 Jews ascend Temple Mount during Tisha B'Av fast

As Jews mourn destruction of Temple, over 1,000 visit Temple Mount - but many more kept waiting at entrance to holy site.

'Everyone here tonight proved that they want a Third Temple'

Despite Arab threats, thousands march around Old City walls, marking beginning of Tisha B'Av.

Live: Tisha B'Av prayer and learning in Jerusalem

Watch live from the OU Israel Center: THE PATH - From Destruction and Despair to Restoration and Repair.

Stop mourning - and start growing

Realizing why we mourn can help us to grow in our Emunah. A compelling message of hope and inspiration.

PA news: 'Settlers' are desecrating western wall of Al-Aqsa

Official news agency of PA blasts Jews coming to Western Wall on the Ninth of Av to commemorate the destruction of their 'imaginary temple.'

Amona residents recite kinot on the ruins of the town

Residents of the town of Amona gather near the ruins of the community on the eve of Tisha B'Av.

Herzog: 'A profane fire threatens us from within'

Opposition leader participates in Eicha reading at the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem.

Watch: Hundreds march in Jerusalem on Tisha B'Av

Jews from around the country participate in Women in Green's march in Jerusalem. Arutz Sheva was there.

Tisha B'Av - Remembering the destruction of the Temples

Police deployed in large forces in Old City for protection as Jews prepare to fast to commemorate destruction of the Holy Temples.

'We cannot let the Kotel turn into a place symbolizing division'

President Reuven Rivlin held his traditional day of learning before the 9th of Av, and called for the Kotel to be a place of Jewish unity.

Haredi paper accuses Temple Mt visitors of "endangering us all"

Accusing visitors of "endangering us all," Yated Ne'eman viciously attacks haredim who visit the site of the Jewish temple as fake haredim.

Hatzalah marks 30 years of saving lives

Hatzalah thanks thousands of volunteers with 30th anniversary event featuring Jerusalem Mayor, performances by Avraham Fried and Ishay Ribo.

From twilight to Redemption

Understanding the meaning of Tisha B'Av

Watch: Former MK Rabbi Dov Lipman speaks about the meaning and significance of the 9th of Av.

'A nation without a past is a nation without a future'

The Rabbi of Tel Aviv explains the significance of Tisha B'Av, Israel's 'national day of mourning,' taking place today.

Watch: Together as one

Caught on camera: Israel unites at the Western Wall, societal differences forgotten on the national day of mourning.

What is the Third Temple worth?

Rabbi Uriel Genzel spoke with Arutz Sheva of the future Temple as a function of peace. 'It's not just a physical redemption.'

Watch: Arabs riot on Temple Mount during Tisha B'Av

Temple Mount closed to Jews as Arabs riot, hurl stones at security forces.

Watch live: Tisha B'Av learning marathon in Ohr Sameah

Hidabrut's special Tisha B'Av Torah marathon on the destruction of Jerusalem.

'We're not embarrassed to say it: We want to rebuild the Temple'

Thousands march around Old City walls, marking beginning of Tisha B'Av.

If King Zedekiah would have listened to Jeremiah...

Tisha B'Av: Mourning the destruction of Jerusalem's Holy Temples

The solemn fast of the 9th of Av is the day of mourning for the loss of the Temples, but also a day of anticipating Redemption.

Watch: Minister Bennett marks 11 years since Gush Katif

Speaking to Arutz Sheva, Minister Naftali Bennett shares his feelings over the Disengagement, which changed Israel's history, 11 years ago.

Watch: A survivor's forgiveness

How a Holocaust survivor reacted when he met his best friend - who was responsible for the deaths of his wife and child.

President marks Tisha B'Av with a Torah study session

In the run-up the Jews' most tragic day of mourning, President Reuven Rivlin finds solace and unity in Torah study.

Hidabrut outreach organization to host Tisha B'av marathon

Lecture marathon on Hidabrut website to include talks from Chief Rabbis of Israel & other popular speakers, in English, Hebrew, and French.

Watch: New film connects us to the Holy Temple

As we mourn the destruction of the Holy Temple on Tisha B'Av, Silver Linings testifies that we remain firmly connected to it even today.

'Right-wing march around Jerusalem walls is immodest'

Prominent Rabbi blasts Tisha B'av march around Jerusalem old city walls, citing lack of separation between men and women.

'Preparation for Temple no longer a dream'

In a new video, Temple Institute raises the question: how much longer until the Jewish Temple will be rebuilt?

Hundreds participate in tour around Temple Mount Gates

1,200 people tour gates leading up to the Temple Mount; the event was dedicated to the memory of Hallel-Yaffa Ariel. Pictures inside.

Arabs Provoke on Tisha B'Av, Activist Baruch Marzel Arrested

Judge releases Marzel after police arrested him when he responded to Arab provocation.

Homesh Hosts Hundreds on Tisha B'Av Night

On Saturday night, the eve of Tisha B'Av, dozens gathered to read the book of Eicha in the northern Samaria community of Homesh.

Poignant: Jew Whisked Off for Praying on Temple Mount

A few seconds into the Shema Yisrael prayer, a youth is taken away by police and arrested, on Tisha B'Av.

Raw Footage: Jews Pray, Muslims Riot on Temple Mount

Police footage captures Tisha B'Av violence by Islamist gangs on Temple Mount, while Jews pray peacefully at Kotel.

Watch: Clashes in Hevron as Muslims Disrupt Jewish Prayers

Jewish youths, police clash after muezzin repeatedly disrupts Jewish prayers, triggering angry response.

16 Years of Dialogue on Tisha B'Av Night - But Still Work To Do

Unity event celebrates 16 years of bringing Israelis together - but organizer says there's a long way to go to true unity.

Thousands 'March for Sovereignty' in Jerusalem

Yearly march around the walls of Jerusalem's Old City takes place - this year without restrictions; calls for Jewish prayer on Temple Mount.