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What is Tisha B'av
The saddest day on the Jewish calendar is the Ninth of Av, "Tisha b'Av," the date on which both our Holy Temples were destroyed, and exile, persecution and spiritual darkness began.
Tisha b'Av starts at sundown of the eighth of Av and lasts till the following nightfall. During this time-period we fast, eschew pleasurable activities and amenities, and lament the destruction of the Holy Temple and our nation’s exile.
It is a tradition, however, that Tisha b'Av is also the birthday of our Redeemer. This symbolizes the idea that from the ashes of the destroyed temple will rise an incomparably magnificent edifice; exile will give birth to redemption. Thus Tisha b’Av is also a day of anticipation and hope, for "One who mourns Jerusalem will merit seeing her happiness."
Tisha B'Av Schedule at Nefesh:
Please note that this year, the fast of Tisha B'Av begins on Shabbos.
TISHA B'AV EVE
Shabbos (Saturday) evening, 25 July 2015
Early Mincha: following the Kiddush
Fast begins: 5:11 pm
Shabbos ends: 5:50 pm
7:00 pm
Maariv (Evening service) and the Book of Eicha (Lamentations)
with running commentary
8:00 pm
Fascinating video lecture by Rabbi YY Jacobson.
‘Napoleon and the Jews: The man who dreamt to rule the world.’
TISHA B'AV DAY
Sunday, 26 July 2015
8:00 am
Shacharis (No Tallis and Tefillin)
followed and Kinnos (mournful poems) with explanations.
10:00 am
Untold Stories: Bringing to life the history of the Jews of Judea
in the lead up to the destruction with Rabbi Sufrin.
11:00 am
Insights into the Midrash and Maharal
on the Destruction by Rabbi Moss.
12:01 pm
Chatzos (Midday)
sitting on regular chairs permitted
2:45 pm
A stirring 75 minute 3-D virtual journey (video presentation)
depicting the glory and splendor of the Holy Temple
4:25 pm
Mincha (with Tallis and Tefillin)
5:37 pm
Fast ends
Breaking of the fast sponsored by R’ Eli Barukh
in memory of his grandfather R' Yitzchak ben Rachamim A"H.
Halachic Times
Fast Begins: 5:11 pm
Chatzot: 12:01 pm
Fast Ends: 5:38 pm
May we merit to celebrate Tisha B'Av this year together with Moshiach and the rebuilding of our third Holy Temple, AMEN!
Basic Laws of Tisha B'av
Besides fasting, we abstain from additional pleasures: washing, applying lotions or creams, wearing leather footwear, and marital relations. Until midday, we sit on the floor or on low stools. We also abstain from studying Torah—besides those parts that discuss the destruction of the Temple.
On the eve of Tisha b’Av, we gather in the synagogue to read the Book of Lamentations. Tallit and tefillin are not worn during the morning prayers. After the morning prayers we recite Kinot (elegies). We don the tallit and tefillin for the afternoon prayers.
For more about Tisha B'av, click here.
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What happened on the Ninth of Av?
A Historical Overview
The 9th of Av, Tisha b'Av, commemorates a list of catastrophes so severe it's clearly a day specially cursed by G‑d. Another confirmation of our deeply held conviction that history isn't haphazard.
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The Laws of Mourning
As part of our mourning for the destruction of the Temple and the exile of Israel, we abstain from many pleasurable activities on the night and day of Av 9, first and foremost: eating and drinking.
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Order of the Day
A Step-By-Step Guide to Tisha b'Av Observance
The Separation Meal, the Book of Lamentations, elegies, prayers, Torah Readings, the break-fast, and more.
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History
The Destruction of the Temples
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