Tisha B'Av


Tisha B'Av
Opinion: Tisha B'Av: A day of haunting 'If Onlys' 

October 7th casts long shadows over Tisha B'Av, as we confront painful questions about our recent past while clinging to hope for the future.

Gila Isaacson | 13.08.24

Temple Mount, Pilgrims Ascent, Tisha B'Av

Temple Mount surge: 800 worshipers ascend in under an hour

Police boost pilgrim numbers to cut wait times; ‘Zion is no longer desolate,’ says official.

Avi Nachmani | 13.08.24

Gaza envelope, Tisha B'Av

Gaza envelope areas now closed military zones ahead of Tisha B'Av

Southern Command's Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman imposes restricted zones as tensions rise for Tisha B'Av observance.

Avi Nachmani | 12.08.24

Tisha B'Av Fast

What to eat for an easy Tisha B'Av Fast

Discover the five food groups that can help you prepare your body for the day of mourning ahead.

Gila Isaacson | 12.08.24

Tisha B'Av

What to watch this Tisha B'Av

From recent tragedy to timeless wisdom, these selections offer a powerful journey through Jewish resilience. Explore heroism in the face of terror, delve into ancient traditions, and find hope amidst sorrow as we commemorate Tisha B'Av.

Gila Isaacson | 12.08.24

Tisha B'Av, Lamentations, October 7

Rabbis Incorporate October 7 into Tisha B'Av Lamentations 

Prominent religious Zionist Rabbi David Stav discusses how recent events will make this year's kinot more relevant.

Avi Nachmani | 12.08.24

IDF, Tisha B'Av

IDF Rabbinate: Combat soldiers MAY NOT FAST on Tisha B'Av

IDF Rabbinate issues unprecedented order: Soldiers in active zones and support roles face mandatory exemption from Tisha B'Av fast. 

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| Gila Isaacson, JFeed Staff | 11.08.24

Iran Attack, Jewish holiday, Tisha B'Av

Report: Western Intelligence reveals when Iran will attack Israel

Western Intelligence sources have revealed to Sky News Arabia that Iran plans retaliatory strike on Israel During Tisha B’Av, August 12-13. Supposedly planning the attack on the Jewish holiday to further expose historical weakness among the Jews.  

Eliana Fleming | 04.08.24

A Time to Build

It's time to stop crying

It is important to mourn in order to feel the experience of the loss of the First Temple, but it is impossible to continue mourning as before. We are in a generation of correction, of doing, of building. There are two main things that every Jew can do, to complete the circle of history that we are privileged to live in

Daniel Segron | 30.07.23

Restaurants Open on Tisha B'Av

Disgraceful: Restaurant owners announced that they will open on the night of the fast

In protest against the enactment of the judicial reform, the restaurants will operate during the fast of Tisha B'Av, despite regulations prohibiting it. Chef Yuval Ben Neriah said, "We have the right to live in a democratic country"

JFeed | 27.07.23

Tisha B'Av: New Understandings

Opinion Column: Tisha B'Av Has Ceased to Be a Day of Mourning

The traditional mourning on Tisha B'Av is less suitable for our generation, which needs a new language that will transform Tisha B'Av into an opportunity for connection to the past and the future.

Rabbi Yuval Ahali | 25.07.23