Many restrictions of the 9 days apply to the 10th of Av until chatzos. But what are we supposed to do when delaying those tasks until after chatzos impedes with Shabbos preparations? TISHA B’AV ON THURSDAY Being that this year, Tisha B’Av falls on Thursday, I would like to discuss certain leniencies that apply for…
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Watch To Be Inspired This Tisha B’Av
You’re looking to connect to the meaning of the day. These resources will help. We’ve brought you a comprehensive list to bring you all the resources available to inspire us all throughout Tisha B’Av night and day. Note that some options require a donation to watch. Did we miss anything? Please leave a comment with…
The York Massacre: How Many Times Can We Say “Never Again”?
On Tisha B’Av, our focus is generally on the churban, and the more recent Holocaust, but anti-Semitic attacks in many a “civilized” country have been only too frequent throughout our history. Find out more about a full-fledged pogrom that took place in England 830 years ago. Although during the past few decades, we have lived…
Muktzeh and the destruction of the Bais HaMikdash
What does the humility of Rabbi Zecharya ben Avkolas by muktzeh have to do with the destruction of the Bais HaMikdash? .שבת דף קמג מתני׳: בית שמאי אומרים: מעבירין מעל השלחן עצמות וקליפין. ובית הלל אומרים: מסלק את הטבלא כולה ומנערה גמ׳: אמר רב נחמן: אנו אין לנו אלא בית שמאי כרבי יהודה, ובית הלל…
