Tradition gives a separate reason for the fall of each Temple.

On Tisha B'Av, re-enacting the sorrow felt by those who survived the destruction of the Temple

Isaiah charges the people with rebellion against God.

The customs and rituals all relate to mourning practices.

The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem is commemorated with a period of mourning.

Tisha B'Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, is testament to the failure of prayer to avert national catastrophe.

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The mourning associated with Tisha B'Av is also a call to action.

Many calamitous events are said to have occurred on Tisha B'Av.

The month of Av brings with it forgiveness similar to the experience of Yom Kippur.