Last Thursday was Tisha B'Av (ninth of Av), a day of deep grief in Israel. Many calamities throughout history have occurred on that calendar date, including the decree that the generation Moses led out of Egypt would remain in the wilderness for 40 years, thousands of Jews were expelled from England in the year 1290, …
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“Shabbat Shalom” – What Does it Really Mean?
In Israel, when Friday afternoon rolls around, you hear greetings of "Shabbat Shalom!" But what does it really mean? Here is a very brief tutorial on "Shabbat Shalom!" We could all learn the lessons it teaches us. In fact, why not implement it yourself, or with your family, this weekend and watch the Lord of …
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More about Tisha B’Av from One for Israel
Israel commemorated Tisha B'Av today, a devastating day in history for Jewish people in Israel. Not only was the Temple destroyed twice on this date in history, but other great tragedies happened on Tisha B'Av (ninth of Av) as well. Learn about the most tragic day on the Hebrew calendar here: Tisha B'Av: A Day …
Understanding Tisha B’Av
Re-post: Yesterday (July 29, 2020) at sundown, Israel began the commemoration of Tisha B'av, which carries great significance to the Jewish people. To explain, I'm re-posting this article from last year. Enjoy! The saddest day on the Jewish calendar will commence tonight at sundown and extend through sundown tomorrow. Jews around the world will commemorate …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 