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Tisha B'Av and the 3 Weeks Videos

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Charlie Harary on Tisha B’Av: A Day of Yearning, Not Sadness

The point of Tisha B'Av is to focus on what life would be like with the presence of God in it.

The Heart-Rending Cry: How to Mourn for Something that Happened 2000 Years Ago

The Heart-Rending Cry: How to Mourn for Something that Happened 2000 Years Ago

by Keren Gottleib

A true story.

Why We Fast on the 17th of Tammuz

Why We Fast on the 17th of Tammuz

The five tragedies that happened on this day.

Hating Israel: Understanding Tisha B’Av through Today’s Headlines

Hating Israel: Understanding Tisha B’Av through Today’s Headlines

by Eitiel Goldwicht

How preconceived notions cause baseless hatred.

Napoleon and the Purpose of Mourning on Tisha B’Av

Napoleon and the Purpose of Mourning on Tisha B’Av

by Rabbi Yaakov Cohen

Why do Tisha B’Av and Passover always occur on the same day of the week?

Fill the Void: A Tisha B'Av Message

Fill the Void: A Tisha B'Av Message

by Rabbi Yaakov Cohen

What is the meaning of the 9th of Av today?

Tisha B'Av: The Root of Destruction

Tisha B'Av: The Root of Destruction

by Charlie Harary

The meaning behind the tears.

All for One

All for One

by Charlie Harary

Tisha B'av and the secret of Jewish unity.

Crash Course on Tisha B'Av

Crash Course on Tisha B'Av

by Rabbi Avraham Goldhar

A fascinating overview capturing the meaning of the holiday.

Bobby’s Story: Living with Faith after the Holocaust

Bobby’s Story: Living with Faith after the Holocaust

by Rabbi Naftali Schiff and JRoots

An Auschwitz survivor shares her faith with the Next Generation.

The 17th of Tammuz Blues

The 17th of Tammuz Blues

by Ari Lesser, graphics by Hadassah Cowland

That day’s never been a good day for the Jews.

And You Shall Tell Your Children

And You Shall Tell Your Children

A powerful documentary on the faith and commitment of Holocaust survivors. (53 min. Viewer discretion advised)

A Day at the Western Wall

A Day at the Western Wall

Exploring the depth of Jewish connection to this eternal holy site.

At the Western Wall

At the Western Wall

by Sandu and Dinu Mendrea

Jerusalem is the light of the world.

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The Song of the Lion

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The Song of the Lion