When God Moved Out
by Sara Yoheved RiglerTisha B'Av and the truth of consequences.
The three weeks of mourning for the destruction of our holy Temple begin on this day.
When was the last time we begged our Father to bring us back home?
After the sudden loss of my father, Tisha B'Av took on new meaning.
The same covenant that promises suffering, promises redemption.
On the 9th of Av we can understand the source of the senseless hatred that caused the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and dedicate ourselves to "senseless love."
The tragedy of Tisha B'av has its roots literally in the oldest mistake in the book.
Special laws that apply when the Tisha B'Av observance begins on Saturday night.
Tisha B'Av is a day of mourning, and minimizing physical pleasure.
How can being hungry help us create a spiritual connection?
Jeremiah describes the tragedy of the Temple's destruction. The lessons are true still today.
The Wall did not always look like it does today.
After Tisha B'Av, the burning of the Temple continued for another day. Its effects continue to be felt throughout Jewish history.