This is a continuation of: Tammuz, Av and Divine Names Tammuz, Av and the Zodiac From: Rodney Dear Rabbi, Since the months with holidays are considered “good months”, are the months of Tammuz and Av considered “bad months”, since they have days that commemorate the destruction of the Temple? Dear Rodney, In the previous installment,[…]
This is a continuation of: Tammuz, Av and Divine Names From: Rodney Dear Rabbi, Since the months with holidays are considered “good months”, are the months of Tammuz and Av considered “bad months”, since they have days that commemorate the destruction of the Temple? Dear Rodney, In the previous installment, we explored the permutations of[…]
From: Rodney Dear Rabbi, Since the months with holidays are considered “good months”, are the months of Tammuz and Av considered “bad months”, since they have days that commemorate the destruction of the Temple? Dear Rodney, Since you ask about multiple months, and since there is a lot to discuss, and since the discussion is[…]
From: Carrie Dear Rabbi, Thank G‑d we are witnessing in our days a great rebuilding of our People and Homeland. Yet, it seems that most of our Holy places are still in ruin or occupied by others. How are we to relate to this “ruin” and why is it continuing? Dear Carrie, Regarding one who[…]
From: Max Dear Rabbi, I understand that one of the reasons the Temple was destroyed was a result of the Jews being steeped in idolatry. What I don’t understand is how they could have done that. A people who had such a unique relationship with G‑d from the miraculous redemption from Egypt to all the[…]
From: Tzvi Dear Rabbi, Every thinking and sensitive Jew will recognize the need to regret the lack of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. However, since the practices associated with the period up to and during Tisha b’Av are so much about mourning, it makes me wonder whether we should feel the loss so palpably that[…]
From: Manya Dear Rabbi, The three-week period of mourning for the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash is always so depressing. There are so many don’ts, that I personally feel overwhelmed and overly-limited. Is there anything positive that can be done during this period to help us remember the Temple and stir up longing for its[…]
From: Monica in Israel Dear Rabbi, During this period of mourning over the destruction of the Temple, I was wondering if it permissible to go up to the Temple Mount in order to enhance our feeling of loss, and also to demonstrate our desire that the Temple be rebuilt. Thank you. Dear Monica, I cannot[…]
Based on “A Summary of Halachos of the Three Weeks” by Rabbi Shimon D. Eider This is a continuation of: The Laws of the Three Weeks The Laws of the Nine Days Tisha b’Av is a day of mourning and repentance on which we recall the destruction of the First and Second Temples, and other[…]
Based on “A Summary of Halachos of the Three Weeks” by Rabbi Shimon D. Eider This is a continuation of: The Laws of the Three Weeks In addition to the laws of the Three Weeks that apply to the entire three-week period, during the nine days between the 1st of Av until after Tisha b’Av[…]