Tisha b'av
The saddest day of the Jewish year
This day commemorates the disasters experienced by the Jewish people throughout history. It invites us to fast, mourn, and reflect as a community.
Explore the meaning of Tisha B'av.
Tisha B’av in 2025 begins on Saturday evening, August 2nd, and continues through Sunday night, August 3rd.
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Common Questions about Tisha B’av:
What is TIsha B'av?
A full-day fast during the summer commemorating disasters experienced by the Jewish people throughout history, most notably, the destructions of the Temples in Jerusalem.
Aside from Yom Kippur, the only other full-day fast on the annual calendar is the fast of the Ninth of Av, popularly called by its Hebrew name, Tishah Be’av (also spelled Tisha B’av).
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How is Tisha B'av observed?
Tisha B’av is primarily observed through a full 25 hour fast and through communal prayer, commemoration, and ritual.
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💔 Emotions and Tisha B'av
🍽️ Making Meaning of the Fasting
Fasting can be a powerful and spiritual tool. The idea is that instead of focusing on our bodies, we ground ourselves in our spiritual needs.
🥪 Making Meaning When You Cannot Fast
At the same time, Jewish tradition recognizes that fasting is not always safe for everyone.
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