From Sorrow to Renewal
For those who follow the rhythm of Jewish time, a slow but steady build-up is underway. In the physical universe—where …
Category Archives: Tisha B’Av
I Will Not Mourn on Tisha B’Av
This Sunday (Aug. 3) is Tisha B’Av. The ninth day of the month of Av. Jews around the world will …
Reverse Omer for 2025
Spiritual preparation for the Jewish High Holidays is difficult. First, you have to figure out when they are, because it …
A Day of Mourning: Tisha B’Av
On this day of communal mourning in the Jewish world, may we be guided by the words of Rabbi Jonathan …
The Power of Tears
I used to cry easily. Like my dad, a good sappy TV commercial could do me in. I would cry …
We Rise — Above, Beyond
Today is Tisha B’Av, the saddest day of the Jewish year. Even sadder than Yom HaShoah, which commemorates the murders …
Israel’s Implosion
Tonight begins the saddest day of the Jewish year, the day we commemorate the two times that the Temple in …
50 Quotes
Looking for a lift with the saddest day of the Jewish year upon us? How about a spiritual tool to …
A People Alone
“How lovely are your tents O Jacob, your dwelling places Yisrael.” These were the words of the non-Jewish prophet Balaam …
Shabbat Shuvah: Turning Mourning into Action & Repair
This weekend is Shabbat Shuvah, the Sabbath of Return. Always between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, it is a day …
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