Tisha B'Av

Two Daily Halachot on mourning for the Temple, permitted Torah study on Tisha B’Av, and the Jewish principle of judging others favorably

A deeply personal reflection on faith, suffering, the loss of the Beit Hamikdash, and the yearning to experience God’s presence with the coming of Mashiach and the final Redemption

Practical nutrition and hydration tips to help reduce hunger and thirst during the Tisha B’Av fast, plus the best foods to eat before the fast and how to break it safely

Discover how heartfelt prayer overturned a heavenly decree in the wilderness, why the roads to Jerusalem were reopened, and why this day is considered especially auspicious for finding a soulmate

Discover Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi's inspiring insight into the final 15,000 in the wilderness, the transformative power of heartfelt prayer, and why no situation is beyond God's ability to change

Discover the remarkable events behind this special day, from the generation of the wilderness and the miracle of Betar, to the reconciliation of the tribes

Discover why the Sages considered Tu B'Av one of the greatest days in the Jewish calendar, exploring its connection to forgiveness, repentance, restored unity, and the remarkable events that transformed it into Judaism's Festival of Love

The New York mayor wished Jewish residents a meaningful fast, but critics accused him of hypocrisy after his recent Netanyahu video

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video message to Israelis this evening ahead of the start of the *Tisha B’Av* fast, saying: "I know we are far more united than it may seem."

Visitors put on tefillin and raised an Israeli flag as senior ministers joined the largest morning turnout recorded this year

As the Jewish people prepare to mourn the destruction of the Temple, one grieving family is showing the power of choosing unity over division.

The calf’s birth alongside a male twin has created a new halachic question over whether an unseen congenital condition could disqualify it

Monday, 6 Av 5786: Even during stressful stretches at work, set aside a few minutes each day for daily learning. Share with family and friends.

Just before Tisha B'Av, archaeologists announced the discovery of burned First Temple-era wooden beams in Jerusalem, a rare find that sheds new light on the Babylonian destruction.

“It gives you the feeling that you are seeing the moment of destruction,” the excavation director said

Learn the practical laws for purchasing shoes, furniture, cars, and holy books during the Nine Days

Learn if joy is permitted, visiting the Western Wall, greeting others on Tisha B'Av, and why baseless hatred led to the destruction of the Second Temple

Sometimes the blessings we reject today become tomorrow's regrets. Discover the powerful message of Parashat Devarim.

As Tisha B'Av approaches, explore the Torah's timeless lessons about exile, materialism, faith, and redemption.

Explore the striking parallels between the Tree of Knowledge and the sin of the spies in Parashat Devarim.