Tag: Tisha B’Av

Tisha B’Av resources (Adults and kids)

Today is Tisha B’Av, and there are some great resources out there. Here are some links (I couldn’t check all of these out, so please screen them first, but they came from different groups I belong to): Tisha B’Av “camp” for kids: Videos and interactive elements , specifically for kids 3-7 but for anyone who …

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Preparing for Tisha B’Av -fasting

Next Monday is the start of the fast of Tisha B’Av, the day we mourn the for many things, especially the loss of our Temples. This is a 25 hour long fast – it starts at sundown and goes through sundown the next day. It’s during the summer, so the day is often hot in addition …

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Preparing for Tisha B’Av

Tisha B’Av is coming next week (Monday night, August 4th through Tuesday sunset, Aug 5th). Some practical things to consider and prepare: Fasters: Fasting is easier when you are well hydrated and moderately fed. Lessen or stop caffeine ahead of time. Drink lots of liquids, especially water, several days before and up to the fast. And don’t …

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Tisha B’Av inspiration

Tisha B’Av is today. Are you looking for some inspiration? There is a great shiur from Torah Anytime here: Rabbi Fischel Schachter Chabad also has a nice Tisha B’Av shiur here: Is Exile G‑d’s Way of Punishing Us? Aish has many choices on their 9 Av page, both videos and articles to read. May we merit the coming …

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Preparing for the fast

Monday is the start of the fast of Tisha B’Av, the day we mourn the for many things, especially the loss of our Temples. This is a 25 hour long fast – it starts at sundown and goes through sundown the next day. It’s during the summer, so the day is often hot in addition to …

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9 days meatless meal ideas

For the 9 days leading up to the fast of Tisha B’Av, we restrict certain things. One of these is food: we don’t eat meat (or drink wine) except for on Shabbat (or a few other circumstances, like a siyum.) This starts after this Shabbat, but I wanted to make it easy to plan. (Note: …

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Shabbat of Tisha B’Av (when the fast is pushed off)

Tisha B’Av is normally a fast day and a day of great mourning. This Shabbat is the 9th of Av – yes, that’s Tisha B’Av! And we don’t fast or mourn on Shabbat. So this year, the fast will be observed on the 10th of Av, which is Saturday night and Sunday. Practically, this means …

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52 week challenge week 30: Fasting and related practicalities

Next Sunday is the fast of Tisha B’Av, the day we mourn the for many things, especially the loss of our Temples. This is a 25 hour long fast – it starts at sundown and goes through sundown the next day. It’s during the summer, so the day is often hot in addition to being …

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9 days vegetarian meal ideas

For the 9 days leading up to the fast of Tisha B’Av, we restrict certain things. One of these is food: we don’t eat meat (or drink wine) except for on Shabbat (or a few other circumstances, like a siyum.) This can leave some of us family chefs stumped: what’s for dinner? Especially since pasta …

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Rosh Chodesh Av is coming! (9 days)

The time between the 17th of Tammuz and the 9th of Av are a time of restriction. For example, haircuts and music are two things that are restricted starting from the first fast (for the three weeks). When Av begins, we diminish [our] rejoicing” (Talmud, Taanit 26b). During the 9 days from Rosh Chodesh (the …

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