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The Jews would have remained in their land, the Jewish people would have remained intact, and the world would be a different and much better place. Tisha b'Av is surrounded by a mini-season of mourning that begins with the Fast Day of 17 Tamuz (this year, Thursday, July 1). The fast commemorates the breach- ing of the walls of Jerusalem by King Nebuchadnezzar of Assyria in 586 B.C.E. and by the Roman general Titus in 70 C.E. For three weeks, beginning with 7 Tamuz through Tisha b'Av, Jews observe various mourning practices (this period is known as the Three Weeks). These include no haircuts (or trimming the beard; some men also do not shave), no weddings, no celebrations that feature the use of live music and no new clothing. On the first day of Av (July 13- 14), the mourning practices intensi- y (this period is known as the Nine Days). Most men who shaved during the first Iwo weeks refrain from shaving until the ninth. Swimming and bathing for plea- sure are forbidden. Meat and wine are consumed only on Shabbat (an opportunity to test your vegetarian cooking skills). Aside from not buy- ing or wearing new clothing, many do not buy new furniture or make home improvements. The afternoon before Tisha b'Av is marked by a special meal of mourn- ing, usually consisting of a hard- boiled egg, bread and water (some eat only bread and water). After this, the fast begins and no food or drink may be consumed until after sundown on the ninth. Tisha B'Av and Yom Kippur are the two longest fasts on the Jewish calendar. Along with the fast, on Tisha b'Av we observe the following mourning practices: We do not wear leather shoes; we wash for hygiene only (such as after using the bathroom); we do not sit on ordinary chairs but rather on low stools or on the ground; we do not engage in mari- tal relations. In the evening service, end after sundown, we do not indulge in meat and wine, as well as haircuts, until after midday \ on the 1 0th of Av. Parents who must stay at home Weird Parents Dear boys and girls: As we all know, mothers and fathers can be, well, a little strange at times. Perhaps your mother likes to wear her bathing suit while she prepares dinner, or maybe your father thinks it's oh-so-funny to gut on his chicken costume when your friends come over (how mortiying). It's time the whole world knows about your weird parents. With your help, Apple- Tree will not only publish a brief description of their strange behavior, we'll include a photo — caught in the very act of being weird! What could be more fun! Want to participate? First, consult with your parents before writing us. If they agree, just send several paragraphs telling us about your parent's, or parents', favorite oddball activities (you do not need to send photos). Your entry must be at our office NO ATER than Tuesday, July 20, to be considered for publication. Please type or clearly print the information and mail to: Weird Parents, c/o AppleTree, 27676 Franklin Road, Southfield, Ml 48034, or fax to (248) 354-6069, or e-mail to: philapple@earthlink.net or you can leave a phone message at (248) 354-6060, ext. 308. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing your weird stories! we read Eicha, the book of Lamen- tations. This is followed by kinot, elegies, composed from the Middle Ages up the present. The next morning, the syna- gogue service is followed by the recitation of additional kinot, inclucing those in memory of those murdered in the Holocaust. In most traditional synagogues, the service lasts until midday, about 1 p.m. After this, it is per- mitted to sit on ordinary furniture. Those who must go to work may do so. Although most of the mourning practices come to an with small children come up with their own observance of Tisha b'Av. Children prior to bar or bat mitzvah do not fast, but even they can be made to understand that this day is different. The house will be quieter than usual because there will be no television, no CD player or tape deck, no video or computer games. Parents can dis- cuss with their children the concepts of sadness, hurt and loss. In keep- ing with Jewish tradition, the discus- sion can conclude with ideas for self-improvement, and words of hope for a better future. 7