Tish’ah B’Av, observed on the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av, is a solemn day in Judaism, marked by mourning and fasting to commemorate the destruction of the First and Second Temples. The Temples held immense significance in Jewish history as centers of worship and Divine presence.
The destruction of these holy sites serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of division and internal strife among the Jewish people. It is said that the Second Temple fell due to “baseless hatred” (sin’as chinam) among Jews, emphasizing the importance of unity and reconciliation.
Tish’ah B’Av also commemorates several other tragic events in Jewish history, such as the expulsion of Jews from England in 1290 and the start of World War I in 1914, which indirectly led to many hardships for Jewish communities.
Amidst the grief, Tish’ah B’Av inspires us to reflect on the lessons of history and work towards repairing the world (tikun olam). The day is an opportunity for introspection, repentance, and acts of kindness to promote healing and unity among Jews and humanity as a whole. By recognizing our collective responsibility, we strive to ensure a future filled with peace and compassion.
List of People Who Need a r’fuah sh’leimah (a complete recovery)
Please recite Psalms 20, 30, 88, 121, and 130.
Amnon ben Rivkah
Yosef Chaim ben Rivkah Rachel
Rafael Yaakov ben Ayelet
Daniel Aharon ben Davida
Yaakov Yisrael Pinchas ben Tovah
Eliezer Yosef ben Avivah Chanah
Yitzchak ben Mazal Tov
Refael Chayim Meir ben Sima Chasha
Shmuel Moshe ben Alta Sayta
Tinok ben Sharona
Shabsai ben Pesha Rachel
Eisan Meir ben Laura
Eliyahu ben Miriam
Eliyahu Ochil ben Suriah
Avner ben Tamara
Reuven Shalom ben Sarah Leah
Avner ben Tamara
Reuven Shalom ben Sarah Leah
Rachamim Rodshel ben Sarah
Esther Rivkah Chanah bas Tamar
Esther Hadassah bas Devorah
Mitali Naomi bas Gilah Farcha
Jaleh Sarah bas Victoria Devorah
Adinah bas Chanah
Emunah Rivkah bas Zilpah
Aliza Sima bas Shayna Brachah
Chayah Shaina bas Raizel
Esther bas Zilpah
Maya bas Michal
Eliana bas Nelli
Vica bas Rinah
Yaffah bas Eiza
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