Tisha B’Av is known as Israel’s saddest day. Yet, what comes of that sad day is everlasting joy!

The term “Zion” is sometimes used in reference to the Old City of Jerusalem and its ancient walls, gates and the temples that once stood on Temple Mount. In a recent newsletter from Dr Erez Soref, President of ONE FOR ISRAEL, we are reminded of the importance of Zion to our salvation, despite the fact the First and Second Temples were destroyed on the same Hebrew calendar day, Tisha B’Av. Here is Dr Soref’s introduction to the intriguing article that follows. Read it to discover why Zion is so important to our salvation!

From the ashes of Tisha B’Av comes the joy of our salvation! Find out why:

PS: Read about other tragedies that occurred in Israel on the exact same calendar day, Tisha B’Av. Coincidental, or God’s discipline of His people?