Many of the stringent restrictions that apply on Tisha B'Av and Yom Kippur do not apply to the minor fasts.

For Tisha B'Av, a look at the common explanation for the Temple's demise.

A look into the psyche of ancient Judaism.

The period of mourning leading up to Tisha B'Av brings us into a space where the pain of the past can be touched — and transformed. 

How Tu B’Av, the “Jewish Valentine’s Day,” can prepare us for Yom Kippur.

With the week coming to a close, here are some things you might have missed here at MJL:With baby boomers ...

Tu B'Av carries an important lesson for modern relationships.

Tisha B’Av is over. The nine days have passed. Welcome back, meat!Now’s is a good time to talk about how ...

Five calamitous matters.

The biblical Book of Lamentations is chanted in a unique style, with each verse beginning in a major mode and ending in its relative minor mode.