Month of Av

Discover a timeless teaching on cultivating genuine love for others, along with practical halachic guidance on maintaining joy during the month of Av and the laws of Shehecheyanu 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

Throughout the Nine Days, many refrain from meat and poultry as a sign of mourning for the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash. These four recipes are simple, generous, and built for a real family meal

Explore the hidden goodness of the letter Tet, the significance of the lion, the spiritual power of hearing, and why the month of mourning is destined to become a month of comfort, joy, and redemption

Discover the spiritual connection between the wilderness journeys, the exile of the Shechinah, and the comforting presence of God during the month of Av

Inspiring insights from Jewish tradition on transforming pain into prayer, rising like a lion from adversity, and preparing for the ultimate redemption

A practical halachic guide explaining the customs of mourning related to clothing, grooming, and laundry restrictions