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Tisha B’Av 101
Tisha B'Av, the ninth day of the month of Av, is the major day of communal mourning in the Jewish calendar.
The Three Weeks
The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem is commemorated with a period of mourning.
The Book of Lamentations
This special reading for Tisha B'Av sets the tone for this tragic and mournful day
What Are the Nine Days?
In this period leading up to Tisha B'Av, Jews traditionally abstain from eating meat.
Beyond the Three Weeks
The month of Av brings with it forgiveness similar to the experience of Yom Kippur.
Shabbat Hazon & Shabbat Nahamu
The Sabbaths before and after Tisha B'Av provide a message of comfort and consolation.
Why Some Holidays Last Longer Outside Israel
Israelis and liberal Jews observe fewer days for some holidays than traditional Diaspora Jews.
Rosh Hashanah FAQ: All About the Jewish New Year
Your Rosh Hashanah questions answered.
Shabbat Blessings for Friday Night
Lighting the candles, saying Kiddush and other Shabbat dinner rituals.
Modern Jewish Holidays 101
There are a handful of holidays that entered Jewish life in the latter half of the 20th century.
