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.

Watch: Architectural Plans for Third Temple Have Begun

While most Jews mourn and pray, one organization has been busily preparing plans to rebuild.

Watch: Youth Movements Unite for Tisha B'Av

They couldn't be more different, but last night members of Bnei Akiva and HaNoar HaOved VeHalomed proved it is possible to 'rise above' it.

Live: The Temple Mount - On Tisha B'Av

What happens when Jews try to visit Judaism's holiest site on the day of the Mount's destruction?

Netanyahu: We'll Continue to Build in All of Jerusalem

Bibi in Tisha B'Av message: We will continue to build, defend, and ensure Jerusalem's prosperity

Tisha B'Av - Destruction of the Temple

Tonight and tomorrow the Jewish people commemorate the destruction of the two Temples in Jerusalem.

In Honor of Tisha B'Av: Palestinians Say Holy Temple Was Roman

PA calls on Muslims 'all over the world' to stop 'Judaization' of the Temple Mount on day mourning its destruction - by 'all means.'

Earliest Lamentations Scrolls on Display Before Tisha B'av

Bible Lands Museum runs special exhibit on the Babylonian exile during the days leading up to the day of national mourning.

Kina 23: The Children of the Kohen Gadol

Activists Call to Rebuild Third Temple on Tisha B'Av

Temple Faithful Movement plans march to demand government 'remove enemies from Temple Mount and rebuild third Temple.'

Pre-Tisha B'Av Unity in Jerusalem

Ahead of day of national mourning, acts of kindness celebrated by Friendship Circle that pairs special needs children with teen volunteers.

'Gush Katif Disengagement Joins 5 Tragedies of Tisha B'Av'

Ex-head of National Security Council says it is fitting that 2005 Disengagement is timed with fast day of national tragedies.

Watch: Temple Institute Tours Temple Mount on Tisha B'av

Rabbi Chaim Richman leads tour of the Temple Mount as it is opened for Jews on 9 Av for the first time since 2011.

Watch: Tisha B'Av Takes Special Significance Amid Gaza Operation

Religious and political figures explain the country's observance of the 9th of Av, and its connection to Operation Protective Edge.

Money Hoard from Great Revolt Era Uncovered

Money box held 114 bronze coins dating to the Year Four of the Great Revolt against the Romans, which preceded Temple's destruction.

Thousands Mark Tisha B'Av at Kotel

Jews remember the destruction of the apple of the nation's eye – the Temple in Jerusalem – and yearn for its rebuilding.

The Jewish United Nation

What can the 'Nine Days' and 9th of Av teach us about Jewish unity as Israel fights for its survival?

Prayers on Tisha B'Av on the Temple Mount?

Sovereignty organization launches legal battle over planned event at Judaism's holiest site after facing constant red tape.

Gafni Tells MK to 'Shut Up' in post-Tisha B'av 'Battle Royale'

MKs Moshe Gafni (United Torah Jewry) and Ruth Calderon (Yesh Atid) accused each other of hatred, slander, and worse in a Knesset meeting

Photo Essay: Tisha B'Av in Jerusalem

Thousands of Jews of many different backgrounds were in Jerusalem for Tisha B'Av to mourn the loss of the Holy Temples

Visit the Temple Mount - Online

New website offers a fascinating virtual tour of the holiest, and most politically-charged, site in Israel

MK Ben Dahan Vows to Enable Temple Mount Prayer

Deputy 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 Jerusalem

Mayor Nir Barkat: more and more sectors should connect to Jerusalem, each in its own way.

Tisha B'Av: Jews Banned from Temple Mount

Jews 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 Presentation

Tune 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'av

Thousands 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 Soldier

After 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 Discrimination

Activists 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.