Temple destruction

The saga of familial disputes in ancient times led to destruction and exile, but the roots of this sibling rivalry and misplaced hate trace back even further. Set in 104 BCE, over a century before Jerusalem's downfall, this story still resonates two millennia later.

The Spiritual Roots of Tragedy: How Baseless Tears Turned the 9th of Av into a Day of Mourning Across Generations

Understanding the Proper Observance of Mourning Practices During the Three Weeks, Based on the Rulings of Maran Rabbi Ovadia Yosef zt”l

How the famous American author saw a desolate, impoverished Jerusalem — and why his vivid account matters for understanding the city’s transformation today

From the shattering of the Tablets and the burning of the Torah to lessons of repentance, resilience, and hope for the rebuilding of Jerusalem

Discover the spiritual journey of the month of Av — from the sorrow of Tisha B’Av and the destruction of the Temples to the hope, joy, and renewal of Tu B’Av, the festival of love and redemption

Understanding the mourning practices between the 17th of Tammuz and Tisha B’Av — traditions, blessings, and spiritual significance