Tisha B'av Observances
4 articles from 1 country
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.
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 causes of past national calamities. - The author urges empathy and a willingness to see opposing viewpoints as also seeking the country's good, not as existential enemies.
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…
Tisha B'Av 2026: Fast times for Israel and US
- The Jewish fast of Tisha B'Av in 2026 begins on July 22nd and ends on July 23rd, with specific times provided for New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba. - The artic…
Tisha B'Av 2026: What the Jewish summer fast day is all about - explainer
- Tisha B'Av, a Jewish fast day, mourns the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem and other historical calamities. - Observances include a 25-hour fast from food and water and readi…