How can we genuinely mourn a loss that happened nearly 2,000 years ago? This powerful Tisha B’Av message explains that the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash is not only an event of the past, but its absence continues to be felt in the pain, spiritual struggles, and challenges of the Jewish people today. By learning to feel another Jew’s pain, refusing to remain indifferent, and carrying the lessons of Tisha B’Av throughout the year, we can begin to understand what we are truly mourning and deepen our longing for redemption.

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