Tisha B'Av
Parashat Ki Tavo: The basket of first fruits
The world is so beautiful when we look upon it with a good eye; when we bless its creator and are filled with gratitude.
Leading with libel: Tisha B'Av and the global attack on Israel - opinion
Tisha B’Av in Jerusalem: Reflections on loss, return, and Zionism
Embracing diversity, healing through Tisha B’Av - opinion
Health Scan: Diabetics who fast must get medical advice
With Tisha Be’Av around the corner, it should be noted that additional health dangers to diabetics include thrombosis and dehydration.
Women in Green annual Tisha B’Av Jerusalem march in doubt
Women in Green have staged this march every year for the last 22 years.
Just a thought: On the three weeks
An American expat reflects on his time in Israel, and his understanding of Jewish-ness here.
NO HOLDS BARRED: A daughter weds in Jerusalem
“Mazel tov, Shterny. Mazel Tov, baby girl. Just as your name implies you were always star quality.”
Why EVERYONE should Fast Tisha B’av…Really
Tisha B’av should cause us to examine our national decision making, leadership, our tolerance of others and other’s opinions.
Security stepped up around Bethlehem, Nablus holy sites for Tisha Be'av
Many worshipers go to ancient holy sites to hold special prayer services on Tisha Be'av, which commemorates the destruction of Judaism's two ancient Jewish Temples.
Tisha Be’av, a day of delight?
Since the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av falls out this year on Shabbat, the observance of the fast day is deferred until the evening.
Jewish disunity: Public figures nationwide discuss its dangers
Author Brandes: Jews here becoming more religiously tolerant.
JPost Editorial: Mourning Gaza
One inevitable result of the Gaza withdrawal is that it has made a sizable portion of Israelis reluctant to consider a similar withdrawal from PA territories.
Scholars, politicians and activists to discuss 'extremism’ on Fast of Av
Author Yochi Brandes: The divides belong to the past whereas acceptance is the world of tomorrow.