Beginning at sunset today (Saturday, July 25, 2015) Jews around the world will commemorate Tishah B'Av, the saddest day on the Hebrew calendar. This annual day of mourning recalls the tragedies experienced by the Jewish people over the centuries, many of them on this very day. Here are some examples of tragedy on Tishah B'Av: …
Tag: Yom Kippur
A Christian’s Response to Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), the most solemn day on the Jewish calendar, began tonight at sundown. Levitical law (Leviticus 23:27) calls for affliction of soul and an offering of fire to the Lord. Thus, on this day, Jews who commemorate Yom Kippur typically fast for the entire day as a way to afflict their …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 