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A peddler once cut a single hanging rope in an attic, and sent a massive chandelier crashing to the floor. How can even the smallest Jewish traditions we hold onto keep us anchored to something far bigger? 👉

Watch Out for That Last Thread Anxious Parshah

Just days after our saddest day on the calendar comes Tu B'Av - a day dedicated to love, connection, and fresh starts. How many of these 7 historical moments did you know? 👉

7 Joyous Events That Happened on the 15th of Av A list of the joyous events that occurred on the 15th of Av, as detailed by the sages of the Talmud.

Did you know that the destruction of both ancient Temples in Jerusalem - and several major historic events centuries apart - all happened on the exact same Hebrew date? Discover the history behind the 9th of Av. 👉

What Happened on the Ninth of Av? The 9th of Av, Tisha b'Av, commemorates a list of catastrophes so severe it's clearly a day set aside by G‑d for suffering. Another confirmation of our deeply held conviction that history isn't haphazard.

Tisha B'Av begins this Wednesday evening. From fasting times to the deeper meaning, here is your essential, no-stress guide to navigating this Thursday’s day of reflection. 👉

What Is Tisha B’Av? Why do we mourn on Tisha b'Av? A historical overview and a digest of the day's laws.

From breaking a glass at weddings to leaving a patch of a wall unfinished, here are 11 traditions that keep the memory of the Holy Temple alive. 👉

11 Things Jews Do to Remember the Holy Temple As we mark the Nine Days, let’s explore 11 ways Jews remember the Temple, its rituals, and its destruction throughout the year.

With the Nine Days starting this Wednesday, here is a quick guide to the laws, customs, and meaningful observances of this period. 👉

The Nine Days—Laws and Customs - Heightened mourning, uplifting visions and rejoicing with mitzvot Art by Sefira Lightstone The first nine days of the month of Av, and also the morning of the tenth,1 are days of acute mourning for the destruction of the first and second Holy Temples. During This Time, We Don’t: Eat meat (including poultry) or drink wine, for during this period the sacrifices an...