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The Haftarot of Consolation, also known as the “Shiva d’Nechemta,” are a series of seven Haftarot read during the weeks following Tisha B’Av, the Jewish day…
In Parashat Re’eh, nestled within the Book of Deuteronomy, teaches the relationship between the Israelites, their choices, and their Divine destiny. This portion emphasizes the concepts…
The destruction of the Second Temple (Beit Sheni) is a significant event in Jewish history, perhaps even the most significant of the last two thousand years.…
The Book of Eicha, also known as Lamentations, stands as a poignant testament to the depths of sorrow and mourning experienced by the Jewish people during…
There are some words which, when translated into English, still do not give much of a helpful idea; a mishkan is a tabernacle, but what does…
After a day of mourning and fasting on Tisha B’Av, Jews come together to break the fast with a special meal. Unlike other fasts, such as…
The Three Weeks is a period of mourning in the Jewish calendar that spans from the 17th of Tammuz to the 9th of Av. During this…
Tisha B’Av is a solemn day in the Jewish calendar that commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, among other historical tragedies.…
Tisha B’Av is a significant day on the Jewish calendar observed with solemnity and mourning. It commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in…
The Temple of Jerusalem: Why King David Could Not Build It and King Shlomo’s Sacred Task
By Emmett Stone
The construction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem stands as one of the defining moments in Jewish history. While King David’s desire to build the Temple…
