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When one washes Netilat Yadayim upon waking in the morning, he should use enough water that it covers both sides of each hand, until the wrist. One should move his hand somewhat as he pours the water on it, to ensure that the water covers both sides, the back and the palm. If one has a limited amount of water for Netilat Yadayim, which does not suffice to cover the entire hand, then he should wash the back of the fingers, until the knuckles where the fingers meet the wrist. When one cannot wash the entire hand, this minimum amount suffices to fulfill the Misva, and he recites the Beracha as usual. The Ish Masliah (Rav Masliah Mazuz, Tunisia, 1912–1971) writes that one may – and in fact should – rely on this leniency even if he can go to a different house to bring more water. It is preferable to wash one's hands promptly in the morning with the minimum amount of water than to delay the washing until one goes elsewhere to bring the preferred amount. On Yom Kippur and Tisha B'Ab, when washing is forbidden, one washes his hands with the minimum required amount, washing only the back of the hand, until the knuckles. The Kabbalists explain that although the forces of impurity generally cling to the entirety of the hand, on these two days – Yom Kippur and Tisha B'Ab – they cling only to the fingers. On Yom Kippur, due to the high level of sanctity that a person attains, the forces of impurity are incapable of extending beyond the fingers. And on Tisha B'Ab, the forces of impurity feel overconfident in their ability to cause harm that they are content remaining on the fingers. This explanation is brought by the Kaf Ha'haim (Rav Yaakob Haim Sofer, Baghdad- Jerusalem, 1870-1939) and the Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909). If one has a limited amount of water for Netilat Yadayim before a meal, and must wash only until his knuckles, then, according to the Ben Ish Hai, he does not recite the Beracha of "Al Netilat Yadayim" over this washing. Hacham Ovadia Yosef, however, disagreed, and maintained that the Beracha may be recited in such a case, since the person satisfies the obligation, albeit on the minimum standard.

In this episode of Holy Days, Holy People, we explore Tisha B'Av—the saddest day on the Jewish calendar—and discover why a day devoted to remembering tragedy is also one of Judaism's most powerful lessons about hope.Fellowship President and Global CEO Yael Eckstein explains how Tisha B'Av commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, along with centuries of suffering endured by the Jewish people. Yael shares the solemn traditions of the day—from fasting and reading the Book of Lamentations to sitting low to the ground in mourning—and reveals the deeper purpose behind them: remembering sorrow does not mean surrendering to it.You'll also hear timeless teachings from Fellowship Founder Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, of blessed memory, as he reflects on the tragedies remembered on Tisha B'Av and the promise of restoration still to come. Bishop Paul Lanier concludes the episode with a moving prayer, reminding people of faith that God has called us for this moment and invites us to take part in His purposes.The episode also remembers Anne Frank, whose young voice survived the hatred that sought to silence her. Her story gives a human face to the tragedies mourned throughout Jewish history, while reminding us all of the extraordinary hope that sustained God's people through centuries of exile, persecution, and loss.Whether Tisha B'Av is a day you've observed for years or one that you're discovering for the first time, this podcast will deepen your understanding of this solemn Jewish observance, show you why biblical faith makes room for grief without giving way to despair, and encourage you to trust that even in the darkest moments, God is still writing a story of redemption.Continue your journey through the Bible and the Jewish roots of your faith at The Fellowship's Learn Center.

Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback welcomes back civil rights attorney and Zioness founder Amanda Berman for her second appearance on Search for Meaning. Recorded days after Tisha B'Av, the conversation opens with the atmosphere in New York following Mayor Mamdani's video calling Prime Minister Netanyahu a war criminal, the mayor's Tisha B'Av statement, and a stabbing on the Upper West Side — and what it feels like, right now, to be a visible Jewish activist in the city.From there, Amanda unpacks the framework she's spent years refining: the distinct categories of Jews, Judaism, Israel, and Zionism, and why collapsing them into one another fuels both antisemitism and bad-faith political attacks — including on committed Zionists like Rahm Emanuel. She makes the case against binary language like "pro-Israel" and "anti-Israel," and argues for why Zionism still matters as a living movement even 78 years after Israeli statehood.The second half turns to hope: the Black-Jewish coalition work Amanda has built alongside Rabbi Zweiback and Bishop Michael Fisher, including their trip to Israel timed to the Ethiopian holiday of Sigd, the "wedge issues" that complicate Black-Jewish solidarity today, and what real, non-transactional coalition-building actually requires.Learn more or get involved at zioness.org.

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom with guest teacher Elon Gilad. Elon Gilad writes on the Hebrew language and Jewish History for Haaretz, where his etymology column has been a fixture for a decade. He is the author of "The Secret History of Judaism" and editor of a scholarly edition of the Samaritan Pentateuch. The event was conducted in person at K.I. and via Zoom on July 31, 2026.

Commentary on Kinnos for Tisha B'aav. Delivered at Heichal Hakodesh Kerestir.

Our hosts take off for one week for Tisha B'av and suddenly New York City has turned into Moscow circa 1985! Covering the many horrible decisions made by Mamdani and co. including the taxpayer funded grocery, doxing of residents, and of course, his "attempt" to arrest Netanyahu and the consequences of his PR stunt. Also this week a mini-dive into the sources of some popular Jewish songs, Trump speaks at the White House Correspondents Dinner, and AI is inching closer to world domination. ________ ** Medical weight loss made simple and affordable! Skip the waiting rooms and start losing today with SlimRxCenter.com !** Featuring personalized plans with medical providers, and a team that understands the frum community and its unique lifestyle challenges. Visit: https://slimrxcenter.com/ Call: 845-414-6499 ________ ** Town Appliance - For All Of Your Appliance Needs! ** No matter the budget, Town Appliance will get you the right appliance for your needs and give you the most value for your money. Visit: https://www.townappliance.com/ Call/Text/Whatsapp: 732-364-5195 ________ We have a call-in number where you can hear the cast! Tell your friends and family who may not have internet access! 605-417-0303 To Call In From Israel: +079-579-5087 To Call In From UK: +03-333-66-0768 Also! Subscribe for our bonus content by phone! Available at the same number. ________ Get official KC swag and show your support to the world! https://kiddushclubmerch.com ________ Subscribe now to keep us going and access bonus content! https://buymeacoffee.com/kiddushclub/membership   Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiddushclubpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kiddushclubcast Join our WhatsApp chat: https://whatsapp.kccast.com Send us you thoughts comments and suggestions via email: hock@kiddushclubpodcast.com  

What is Tisha B'Av and why is it considered the saddest day in the Jewish calendar? In this episode, Jennifer Barrett explores the history, traditions, and biblical significance of this solemn day of mourning. Discover how its message of grief, hope, and restoration ultimately points to Jesus Christ.

One of the greatest questions of life is this: How do we respond to destruction?Every one of us will face setbacks, losses, disappointments—even, G-d forbid, profound tragedy. The question is not whether pain will enter our lives, but what happens after it does.How do we face trauma? Experiences that overwhelm us, shake us to our core, and leave us wondering if we will ever be the same again. Some people are broken by such experiences. Others survive, but carry invisible scars for years. And then there are those remarkable souls who emerge stronger, deeper, and more compassionate than before.What is their secret?Humanity has invested unimaginable resources trying to answer that question—through medicine, therapy, psychology, self-help, and every imaginable means of easing the pain, quieting the anxiety, and healing the wounds of the human spirit.But is there a deeper answer?Let's explore this question not through isolated experiences or quick fixes, but by looking at the larger story of humanity. Let's examine what has truly endured. What has enabled individuals—and entire civilizations—not merely to survive destruction, but to transform it into growth and renewal.There is perhaps no greater case study than the Jewish people.As we approach Tisha B'Av, the saddest day of the Jewish calendar, we remember the destruction of our Holy Temples and centuries of exile, persecution, and loss. The Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, and countless others sought to erase us from history.They are gone.We are still here.How?What gave a small, vulnerable people the resilience not only to survive but to continue creating, building, and bringing hope to the world?The answer lies in the profound message of Tisha B'Av itself.The day that commemorates destruction also contains the seed of redemption.The day our hearts were shattered also reveals how brokenness can become the birthplace of our greatest strength.Please join Rabbi Simon Jacobson as we uncover one of life's most essential secrets: How do we transform destruction into redemption?

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What should be our focus during these days following Tisha B'Av?  15 Av What is the relevance of this day? Why is it considered the greatest holiday together with Yom Kippur? Why did they break the axe after finishing the yearly wood chopping quota instead of keeping it for next year? Will this day still be celebrated after Moshiach comes? Or will the transformed 9th of Av supplant this day? What maamar or sicha do you suggest we learn explaining this day? What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week's Torah parsha? How does Eikev allude to ikvasa d'meshicha, the heel/footsteps of Moshiach?  What is the meaning of ikvasa d'meshicha – why is it called “heel”? What is its significance? What's the difference between the footsteps of Moshiach, the days of Moshiach, and the era of Moshiach? And which stage are we in today? Why is Eikev the gematria of the 172 words of the Ten Commandments? Are the seven species that with which Israel is blessed (wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives and dates) healthier for us? Why is the second set of tablets greater than the first? If we are comforted by being shown the third temple on Shabbos Chazon, why do we additionally need Shabbos Nachamu? Why is there a double expression of consolation – Nachamu Nachamu stated twice? Can we say that the first half of summer is sadder due to The Three Weeks, and the second half is happier due to the Seven Weeks of Comfort? What can one do if they don't feel consoled on this Shabbos due to the active problems that exist in the world? Why was Moshe told to stop praying to enter Israel when we are taught that prayer has the power to change G-d's will? Was Moshe praying or asking for a gift? Is it risky to ask G-d for a favor? How is it possible that with the great revelations of holiness in the Beis Hamikdash people were able to sin and cause its destruction? Is the Beis Hamikdash an actual physical structure or is it a superconscious collective state of harmony between the spiritual and physical world? Even if we aren't allowed to rebuild the Beis Hamikdash, can we start collecting money for it?  Is Israel holy because the Beis Hamikdash was there, or was the Beis Hamikdosh there because Israel is holy? When Moshiach comes, will we all feel it? Why does the Torah name some villains and not others? Why did the sages not speak up in defense of Bar Kamtza and why is the name of the host not mentioned – the Chasam Sofer's explanation? Eikev Nachamu Vaetchanan Rebuilding the Temple Kamtza and Bar Kamtza – follow-up  

Rabbi Vann

We've just completed a very interesting time on the Jewish calendar. Tisha B'av - the saddest day of the Jewish year, in which we mourn the many tragedies that have befallen our people throughout the ages - was observed last week. It was followed by Shabbat Nachamu, the Shabbat of comfort and consolation, where we remember that, no matter how low we've sunk, we always bounce back to greatness. On today's Israel Hour Radio, we share songs that came from our most recent national tragedy, echoing BOTH sentiments: songs of sadness and tragedy...and songs of strength and optimism...all released in the aftermath of October 7, 2023. We have a feeling you'll be inspired by ALL. (Original Air Date: July 26, 2026) Full YouTube playlist at https://tinyurl.com/y2375f7c Bring Josh Shron, 'Israel's Soundtrack Storyteller,' to your community, and help spread the joy of Israeli music around the world! Visit https://www.joshshron.com/ Love the show? Please help us grow by becoming a member of Israel Hour Radio: https://www.patreon.com/c/MyIsraeliMusic

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Bonds Unbroken: A Tisha B'Av Farewell at Yafo Port Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-07-25-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: בשעות אחר הצהריים החמות של יפו, השמש זרחה על הנמל ואת ריחות הים המלוחים נשמעו סביב.En: In the hot afternoon hours of Yafo, the sun shone on the port and the salty sea smells filled the air.He: המים נצצים כמו יהלומים קטנים והשחפים מרחפים מעל.En: The water sparkled like little diamonds, and the seagulls hovered above.He: נועם, טליה ואלי ישבו על ספסל מול הים.En: Noam, Talia, and Eli sat on a bench facing the sea.He: אך השקט החיצוני לא שיקף את התסיסה הפנימית.En: However, the external quiet did not reflect the internal turmoil.He: נועם עמד לעזוב את ישראל.En: Noam was about to leave Israel.He: הציעו לו עבודה בחו"ל, עם הזדמנויות חדשות ומלהיבות.En: He was offered a job overseas with new and exciting opportunities.He: אך הידיעה הזו יצרה סערה בלבבות של חבריו הטובים ביותר.En: But this news stirred the hearts of his best friends.He: במיוחד טליה, שישבה בשקט, אזניה מצונפות כמו שאלה שמחזיקה דמעה חבויה.En: Especially Talia, who sat quietly, her ears tucked like someone holding back a hidden tear.He: אלי הביט בהבתיוול שלה וניסה לפנות אל נועם בדברים.En: Eli looked at her in her contemplation and tried to speak to Noam.He: "נועם, זה לא קל לנו.En: "Noam, this isn't easy for us.He: לא אחרי כל מה שעברנו ביחד," אמר אלי.En: Not after all we've been through together," said Eli.He: עיניו ניסו לשדר גם הבנה וגם שאלה.En: His eyes tried to convey both understanding and questioning.He: "אני יודע," השיב נועם, נמנע ממבט ישיר.En: "I know," replied Noam, avoiding direct eye contact.He: "אבל זו הזדמנות שאני לא יכול לוותר עליה.En: "But this is an opportunity I can't pass up.He: זה חלום שלי.En: It's my dream."He: "טליה הנידה בראשה, תחושות ההזנחה לא מרפות.En: Talia shook her head, feelings of neglect not letting go.He: "אתה יודע שזה לא רק עבודה, נכון?En: "You know it's not just a job, right?He: זה עוזב את הבית, עוזב אותנו.En: It's leaving home, leaving us."He: ""אני לא עוזב אתכם," השיב נועם, נשימת השקט מהים לאטחה עליו.En: "I'm not leaving you," responded Noam, the quiet breath from the sea enveloping him.He: "אני רק הולך למקום אחר.En: "I'm just going to a different place.He: לחוויות חדשות.En: For new experiences."He: "התפתחה שתיקה נוגעת ללב.En: A heartfelt silence developed.He: היה זה ט' באב, יום של התבוננות פנימית ואבל.En: It was Tisha B'Av, a day of internal reflection and mourning.He: האווירה הכבדה התאימה לתחושות שנשארו במילים.En: The heavy atmosphere matched the feelings left unsaid.He: אחרי כמה רגעים, אלי לקח נשימה עמוקה ואמר, "אולי אנחנו מבינים מה מניע אותך, נועם.En: After a few moments, Eli took a deep breath and said, "Maybe we understand what drives you, Noam.He: רק תזכור, הקשרים שלנו הם חלק ממי שאתה.En: Just remember, our connections are a part of who you are."He: "נועם הביט בחבריו.En: Noam looked at his friends.He: "אני יודע.En: "I know.He: אני באמת יודע.En: I really do.He: וזה לא פשוט לי לעזוב.En: And it's not easy for me to leave.He: אבל אני מבטיח, לא אשכח מהיכן באתי.En: But I promise, I won't forget where I came from."He: "טליה נתנה בו מבט, ונראה כי גם היא מרגישה את הצורך לשחרר מעט מהמתח שבתוכה.En: Talia gave him a look, and it seemed that she too felt the need to release some of the tension within her.He: "נדע לקבל את השינוי הזה.En: "We'll learn to accept this change.He: אנחנו נמשיך לשמור על הקשר," היא לחשה ופתחה את ידיה לחיבוק.En: We'll continue to keep in touch," she whispered and opened her arms for a hug.He: השלושה קמו, הביטו אל עבר הים שליו ושואג בו זמנית, ולעגו בין עצירותיהם על העדשות שבחרו.En: The three stood up, gazed towards the sea—both calm and roaring simultaneously—and joked in the pauses about the lenses they chose.He: הרגע הזה של פרידה בו הבינו שגם מרחק לא יכול לשבור את הקשר שנבנה ונשמר בליבם.En: This moment of farewell made them realize that even distance couldn't break the bond built and kept in their hearts.He: כך, על שפת הים של יפו, בין הבטחות לחוזר ובשיאו של יום ט' באב, הושג שלום פנימי.En: Thus, on the shores of Yafo, amidst promises to return and at the height of Tisha B'Av, internal peace was achieved.He: כולם ידעו ששינוי איננו חורבן, אלא הזדמנות חדשה לעמוד מולו ביחד, אם גם מרחוק.En: They all knew that change is not destruction but a new opportunity to face it together, even from afar. Vocabulary Words:hovered: מרחפיםturmoil: תסיסהoverseas: חו"לstirred: יצרה סערהconvey: לשדרneglect: הזנחהenveloping: לאטחהreflection: התבוננותmourning: אבלatmosphere: אווירהrealize: להביןbond: הקשרamidst: ביןdestruction: חורבןgazed: הביטוtension: מתחfarewell: פרידהnew experiences: חוויות חדשותopportunity: הזדמנותpromise: מבטיחinternal peace: שלום פנימיdrives: מניעcontemplation: הבתיוולhesitating: נמנעaccept: לקבלsparkled: נצציםdiamonds: יהלומיםbench: ספסלwhispered: לחשהrelease: לשחררBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

This episode discusses how during the First Crusades the Jews who were faced with the oncoming mob chose to take their own and their children's lives, and what was the halachic justification for that.

In this Weekly Prophetic Word, Dr. Candice Smithyman teaches on the month of Av, Tisha B'Av, and the comfort of God in seasons of delay, loss, trauma, and testing.This is not a time to turn back from what God has promised. It is a time to believe again.Dr. Candice shares from Numbers 13 and 14, Deuteronomy, Isaiah 51:12, and Habakkuk 2:2. She explains how the Israelites delayed their entrance into the promised land because they focused on the giants instead of the goodness of God.But delay is not denial.God is your Comforter. He is restoring your sight, giving you fresh vision, and preparing you to move forward by faith. This is a time to lay down past wounds, reject the lies of the enemy, write the vision, and believe that God will bring you into what He has written over your life.In this teaching, you will be encouraged to:-Strengthen your faith in God's goodness-Stop seeing yourself through fear or trauma-Receive fresh vision for your next season-Understand the prophetic meaning of Tisha B'Av-Trust God in seasons of delay-Prepare for promotion from August 1 through August 15Watch now and be encouraged. God has not denied you. He is comforting you, restoring you, and preparing you for what is ahead.Visit CandiceSmithyman.com for books, courses, prophetic resources, and upcoming events.Join Dr. Candice for her FREE monthly Ascend prophetic calls. You are also invited to the FREE Cracking the Time Code class on Monday, July 27 at 2 PM EST. Register at candicesmithyman.com.

Tisha B'Av : Exploring the Kinos / Kinnot, Ninth of Av. Rav Pinson Live, 5786

The Spiritual Secret of Rock Bottom: Tisha B'Av & the 12 Steps with Joey Rosenfeld

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: 5 Av: Yahrzeit of the Arizal What is the relevance of this day? How was the Arizal unique? What is a short biography of the Arizal and his teachings? What does it teach us?  What did the Arizal say in his eulogy of the Ramak? How should we honor this day? What should be our focus during these days leading into Tisha B'Av? What is the meaning of this month's name? Do people born this month have a unique personality type? Why was the Temple destroyed? How could baseless hatred, which is not punishable in the Torah by death, be enough reason for the destruction of the Temple and death of so many? Is it appropriate to eat meat during these days? Why do some people insist on eating meat? What is the meaning and significance of the last verse in the Shabbos Chazon Haftorah: Tzion ba'mishpat ti'podeh v'shoveho b'tzedakah? Does it mean that redemption will literally come through charity? Why are we not told the names of the perpetrators in the Kamtza Bar Kamtza story – the host, the silent rabbis? Does Tanya chapter 32 mean that all Jews are actually equal, or only potentially so? What lessons did the Rebbe teach us from soccer? Why was Moshiach born on this day? Doesn't the human Moshiach have an actual birthday? Is there a connection between Eicha (which we read on this day) and the question ayeko (which is comprised of the same letters) that G-d asked Adam? Are there any lessons to be learned from the fact that smoke from Canadian wildfires has filled the air of Northern USA on the weekend before Tisha B'Av? Menachem Av/Nine Days What can we learn from the World Cup, especially during these days? Tisha B'Av 

With another Tisha B'Av upon us, Rabbi Stark shares some heartfelt words pertaining to Eichah.

Highlights: Rabbi Nasan Maimon discusses his life and work, Breslover Chassidism and Tisha B’Ov, which is to begin this evening actually during our radio broadcast. His website, Breslov Torah, features his and others’ teachings on Breslov Chassidus. From our archive: presentation on Tisha B’Ov by Miriam Libenson, originally aired in 1995. Music instrumental music: DEM HELFANDS TANTS, an instrumental track from the CD Jeff Warschauer: The Singing Waltz Air date: July 23, 2026

After October 7, many of us reached a point where the pain became too overwhelming to watch, read about, or even think about. Yet when we stop confronting tragedy, we risk forgetting—not only what happened, but also the people whose lives were lost or permanently changed.In this powerful Tisha B'Av reflection, Rabbi Adam Sabzevari explores the difficult responsibility of remembering. Drawing connections between October 7, the sin of the spies, the destruction of the two Batei Mikdash, and the haunting words of Megillat Eicha, he explains why Jewish mourning is not merely about events from thousands of years ago. It is an opportunity to reopen our hearts, experience the pain of the Jewish people, and honestly examine what we can improve within ourselves.The episode also reflects on encounters with wounded Israeli soldiers and bereaved families, reminding us that national tragedy is not an abstract idea. Nevertheless, Eicha does not end in despair. It concludes with a plea for return: “Hashiveinu Hashem eilecha venashuva—Bring us back to You, and we will return.”The message is ultimately one of hope: For Am Yisrael, the story will have a good ending. And if the ending is not yet good, then the story is not yet over.Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content:https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

The truth always prevails and Zechariah Hanavi. This was given at the explanatory kinnos on Tisha B'Av at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation in Phoenix, Arizona.

Tisha b'Av. Opening Words from Rav Pinson before reading Eichah. 5786

As Jews around the world mark Tisha B'Av and mourn the destruction of the First and Second Temples, something profound is happening in our time. We in Israel are no longer only remembering destruction. We are living the process of redemption.Just a few years ago, only a small number of Jews were allowed to ascend the Temple Mount at any given time. Jewish prayer and song were strictly forbidden. We were forbidden from drinking from the water fountains on the Temple Mount. Muslim rioters regularly harassed visitors and tried to block any strengthening of the Jewish connection to our holiest site in Jerusalem — Har HaBayit.That reality is slowly but steadily changing. More Jews are now ascending the Temple Mount in accordance with Jewish law. More are praying, singing, and reconnecting with the place where the Divine Presence once dwelled and will dwell again. The greatest shift, however, is not only in the regulations. It is in the consciousness of the Jewish people.An increasing number of Jews now understand that the rebuilding of the Third Temple is not a distant dream or purely religious aspiration. It is our national destiny. The Temple is far more than a house of worship. It is the national home for God's Presence among the Jewish people, the place from which we are meant to bring knowledge of God, morality, and holiness to all humanity.Just as we trust God's wisdom in the commandments of Shabbat and kashrut, we can trust His command to build His House in our homeland, in Jerusalem. Redemption is not a single event. It is a process, and by God's grace, we are privileged to be living through it.May we soon merit to see the rebuilding of the Beit HaMikdash, the Third Temple, speedily in our days.If this message resonates with you, please like, share, and subscribe. Comment below: Do you feel we are living in a time of redemption?Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

Tisha B'Av 5786

The only way to really comprehend the severity of the loss of the Beis HaMikdash is to first appreciate what we had.

Holidays Tisha B'Av 5786

Tonight begins the fast of Tisha B'av, the anniversary of the destructions of the Temples in Jerusalem. In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the potential meanings of a truly remarkable story told in the Talmud about the destruction. What can we learn from this story? 

In this episode I talk about what love is and how to acquire it. Timely for Tish b'av and all year.Reach me at adeeperconversation120@gmail.com

Three days before Tisha B'Av, this shiur asks a piercing question: have we gotten so comfortable in golus that we no longer feel what we lost?Based on a Torah from Rebbe Nachman in Likutei Moharan, we explore what the Beis Hamikdash really gave us — the daily korban tamid that brought constant kapparah — and why kapparah is about far more than forgiveness. It's about restoring our da'as: the spiritual lenses to see Havayah within Elokim, Hashem's presence hidden behind the screen of physicality.Topics covered:• The Nine Days and shavuah shechal bo — getting comfortable in our discomfort• Ashes at the chuppah: remembering the churban at our moments of greatest simchah• The Dor De'ah at Matan Torah — seeing spirituality in every physical object• Havayah and Elokim: why nature hides Hashem's essence• How aveiros scramble the osios of Hashem's dibur — and how viduy and hisbodedus restore them• The eitzah of Rebbe Nachman: viduy before the tzaddik and the avodah of Uman• A practical kabbalah for the days before Tisha B'Av: a few minutes of hisbodedus to feel Hashem's pain — and our ownMay we be zoche this year to see Tisha B'Av transformed into the greatest Yom Tov, with the geulah pratis and geulah klalis. Amen.#TishaBav #NineDays #LikuteiMoharan #RebbeNachman #Breslov #Hisbodedus #BeisHamikdash #Emunah #Geulah

We discuss the two Halachik aspects of Tisha B'av and show how they have philosophical analogues which motivate two different types of Teshuva.

Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit JoeyRosenfeld.com

Exposing the modern day "Eruv Rav" and their misguided approach to Judaism.

Tisha B'Av The Jay Shapiro Show 21JULY2026 - PODCAST

Join our WhatsApp group for weekly exclusive content: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FEgoaCOQoyU2VX49SwA8Aw?s=cl&p=a&ilr=4   Be Courageous, be Honest, be a Jew. Those were the words with which a parent took leave of his son during the Holocaust.    However much we are aware of the terrible years that befell our People, the words and testimonies shake us and make us rethink Faith & Suffering   Mrs Zahava Ungar & Mr Yisrael Diamond are living proof to the tragedies and perseverance that took them through 5 years of torment. They are both heads of a families today which have continued the Yiddishkeit of pre-war generations. Their words need to be heard.   Timestamps: [0:00:00] – Survivor vignette: sneaking out for water, sister taken [0:00:38] – Podcast introduction and dedication [0:01:50] – Framing the episode: from numbers to personal stories; link to Tisha B'Av [0:03:33] – Reading and discussion of the three Holocaust letters (to ~[0:07:30]) [0:07:37] – Introduction to Mrs. Sahava Unger [0:08:17] – Early life, Nazi occupation, father taken to labor [0:10:28] – Ghetto, deportation to Auschwitz [0:13:47] – Birkenau, living conditions, selection, loss of sister [0:18:47] – Liberation, aunts in “Canada,” uncle in Sonderkommando, journey after the war ~[0:24:27]–[0:29:00] – Reflections on fear, hunger, cold; her later life and family [0:29:00] – Introduction to Mr. Yustral Diamond [0:29:23] – Leaving Antwerp; journey to Montpellier, south of France [0:31:08] – Round-up orders; warning and help from French gendarmerie chief [0:38:21] – Hiding in villages, resistance environment, daily terror [0:45:32] – Post-war: yeshiva, return to Antwerp, move to Golders Green, religious perseverance [0:48:07] – Introduction to Rav Yeshua Grunwald [0:49:57] – Excerpts from his writings; Holocaust suffering as “mizbeach” / Kodesh Kodashim [0:53:29] – His closing prayer for justice and redemption [0:54:17]–end – Host's closing words and Tisha B'Av message

What does Tisha B'Av ask of us after October 7? Tisha B'Av is the saddest date on the Jewish calendar, but Rachel Goldberg-Polin argues it also offers hope and opportunity. In a conversation shaped by the personal and collective trauma of October 7, she explains why Jewish tradition gathers centuries of loss onto a single day, why it compels us to look inward, and how mourning is meant to become the first step toward repair. Rachel's suggested reading:  This Is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared: The Days of Awe as a Journey of Transformation by Rabbi Alan Lew ___ Call Me Back is made possible by our subscribers. If these conversations are where you turn to understand Israel and the Jewish world, consider joining them. It's what keeps this show going. Become a Subscriber - Inside Call me Back This episode was sponsored by Birthright: Invest in the Jewish future today at onetripchangeseverything.com. ____ In this episode: - Why Tisha B'Av became Judaism's day of mourning -  The original national failure: The spies and the Promised Land,  - The centrality and importance of the Temples we can't comprehend - Sinat chinam and the danger of baseless hatred - Why Jewish tradition looks inward after catastrophe - How Tisha B'Av is observed and why the rituals matter - Rav Kook's answer: from baseless hatred to baseless love - Finding hope, repair, and "yet" after grief More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to Ark News Daily Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What's Your Number? Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer's book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Ryan Lohr, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

What does Tisha B'Av ask of us after October 7? Tisha B'Av is the saddest date on the Jewish calendar, but Rachel Goldberg-Polin argues it also offers hope and opportunity. In a conversation shaped by the personal and collective trauma of October 7, she explains why Jewish tradition gathers centuries of loss onto a single […]

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Send us Fan MailOn Serving God, Not Being Religious with Dr. Elad Ben Elul & Rabbi Manis FriedmanIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast, Rivkah and Eda sit down with Dr. Elad Ben Elul and Rabbi Manis Friedman on their book I Didn't Ask to Be Born and its core idea: Judaism isn't about being "religious" or what we need from God, but what God needs from us — asking daily, "What does God need from me today?" Ben Elul shares his Jewish awakening during fieldwork in West Africa, caught between secular Tel Aviv and an enclosed religious world, until Friedman's lecture "Why You Shouldn't Be Religious" reframed Jewish life as mission. Friedman traces this to his outreach starting in 1970 and its path to the book's Israeli success. They cover mitzvot, purpose, soulmates and marriage, hostages who found mission in captivity, teaching Tanya, Chabad's nonjudgment, and audience Q&A on dating, marriage, and identity.Get the book, I Didn't Ask to Be Born: Understanding the Purpose of Our Creation: https://amzn.to/4bxqnrFEPISODE SPONSORSSwimplyRent a private pool by the hour, right in your own city — no crowds, no chaos, just your family or friends in your own space, with over 15,000 pools across the US, Canada, and Australia.Download the app or visit Swimply.com — code INSIDEOUT10 for 10% off your next booking!BINABina walks alongside families from the moment someone they love suffers a brain injury, through every stage of recovery. Their campaign, "A World of Difference," runs July 19–21.Support Bina: https://go.jcn.io/BinaIO, or call 929-463-9100.AtzmiAtzmi runs evidence-based, Torah-grounded programs — including My Best Self — helping girls build real confidence and measure their worth by who they are, not the world's standards. Active in 80+ schools. Save the date for their ambassador's evening with Bracha Jaffe, August 30th.Learn more & register: https://go.jcn.io/AtzmiIOOhr NaavaOhr Naava's "Just One Brick" turns Tisha B'Av into a guided experience — Eicha, the Kinot, an Ask the Rabbi segment, a video from founder Rabbi Wallerstein, and a lineup including Rabbi Fisher, Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi, and Charlie Harari. Join the live stream and support Ohr Naava's year-round work for women worldwide.Register: https://go.jcn.io/ONIOShefa LivingWomen carry so much — marriage, kids, running a home, all while staying connected to Hashem and themselves. Nesheema sits at the heart of Mountain View, the new frum community by Shefa Living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina: a mikvah, spa, gym, daycare, café, and shared workspace, built around kedusha. Mountain View is already 358 acres of kehillah, with the shul built and first families moving in this summer.Learn more: https://go.jcn.io/SLIOGUEST BIOSRabbi Manis Friedman is a rabbi, author, and longtime emissary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. One of the most-watched rabbis on YouTube, he has spent decades teaching on faith, relationships, and Jewish identity. He is co-author, with Dr. Elad Ben Elul, of I Didn't Ask to Be Born: Understanding the Purpose of Our Creation.Dr. Elad Ben Elul is an Israeli anthropologist and author. After years of fieldwork in West Africa while completing his PhD at Tel Aviv University, a lecture by Rabbi Manis Friedman reshaped his understanding of Judaism and purpose. He went on to study and teach Tanya and Chassidut, eventually co-writing I Didn't Ask to Be Born — a bestseller in Israel — followed by Back to Innocence, on relationships and intimacy.Get the book: https://amzn.to/4bxqnrFCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction08:01 Meet the Guests10:08 A Spiritual Awakening15:38 Africa and Jewish Identity19:54 How the Book Happened22:29 God Needs Us Concept30:42 Anthropology of Mitzvot35:45 Religious vs Jewish39:49 Hostages and Mission48:29 Love vs Need in Marriage49:35 Loneliness and Divine Need52:10 God's Humility and Romance55:57 Soulmates and Marriage Reunion59:35 Love as a Thing Trap01:06:13 Love Idolatry and Cheating01:07:52 Soul Journey and Resurrection01:12:36 Rebbe's Nonjudgmental Lesson01:15:17 Dating Is Not Relationship01:21:15 What to Look for in Marriage01:24:07 Mitzvot and God-Mindedness01:30:42 Teaching Tanya at Any Age01:35:03 Identity Through ActionClosingCOMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have:

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Tisha B'Av (the 9th of Av) is an annual observance on the Jewish calendar, often understood as the saddest day of the year. It commemorates many different destructions and catastrophes throughout Jewish history, including (but not limited to) the destruction of the first and second temple in Jerusalem, thousands of years ago. Lex Rofeberg and Rena Yehuda Newman are joined by Andy Kahn, a rabbi and executive director of the American Council for Judaism, and Dania Rajendra, a community organizer and writer who is currently serving as interim director of the In Our Name Fund, to explore the history and contemporary practice of this holiday. This episode is the second in a two-part mini-series exploring the past, present, and future of the 9th of Av. Eight incredible students from the UnYeshiva's certificate program in Unbound Judaism will be graduating, on August 2nd! Mark your calendars, so that you can be there to celebrate their amazing achievement. You can register to attend via this link! Access full shownotes for this episode via this link. If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!

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Lex Rofeberg and Rena Yehuda Newman discuss the history, shadow-sides, and positive possibilities for observing the Jewish holiday of Tisha B'av (the 9th of Av) — understood by many to be the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. What is Tisha B'Av? How has it been observed -- and, often, not-observed -- in American-Jewish communities? How can it help us consider the flow of the Jewish calendar as a whole? This episode is a first in a two-part mini-series exploring the past, present, and future of the 9th of Av. ------------------------ Eight incredible students from the UnYeshiva's certificate program in Unbound Judaism will be graduating, on August 2nd! Mark your calendars, so that you can be there to celebrate their amazing achievement. You can register to attend via this link! Access full shownotes for this episode via this link. If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!