Tisha B'av Observances
6 articles from 2 countries
Israelis are divided on how to observe Tisha B'av, a Jewish fast day mourning historical calamities. A poll indicates nearly half want entertainment venues closed, while opinion pieces urge confronting internal societal divisions.
Thousands of Israelis Enter Al-Aqsa Compound to Mark Tisha B'Av
- Approximately 1,300 Israelis entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday to observe the Jewish holiday of Tisha B'Av. - Israeli police increased group sizes and imposed strict restrictions at the entrances, preventing many Palestinians from praying. - Visitors performed Talmudic rituals, while groups advocating for a Jewish temple on the site rallied to bring thous…
On Tisha B'Av, Israel's politics must reject hatred over unity - editorial
- An Israeli political campaign video sparked controversy by appearing to use a bereaved father's grief for political gain, drawing criticism on Tisha B'Av. - The video, which was later revised, initi…
Thousands gather at Western Wall for Tisha B'Av lamentations
- Thousands gathered at the Western Wall to mark Tisha B'Av, commemorating the destruction of ancient temples and other historical calamities. - Notable figures including National Security Minister It…
'We prevented the destruction of Third Temple': Netanyahu shares message on eve of Tisha B'av
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israelis prevented "the destruction of the Third Temple" over the past three years by uniting against enemies. - He emphasized national unity and the br…
Between the straits: On Tisha B’Av, Israel must confront its own internal fanaticism - opinion
- The article argues that Israelis must confront internal fanaticism and societal divisions on Tisha B'Av. - It warns that internal hatred and the erosion of trust in institutions mirror historical ca…
Nearly half of Israelis want entertainment venues closed on Tisha B'av, poll finds
- A poll by the Tzohar Rabbinical Organization found that nearly half of surveyed Israelis want entertainment venues to close on Tisha B'av. - The survey revealed that 49.6% of respondents support a n…