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Name Of The Holiday:
Tisha b'Av
When We Observe:
The ninth (or tisha, in Hebrew) day
of the Jewish month of Av. This year,
Tisha b'Av begins Monday night, Aug.
8, and continues until sundown on
Tuesday, Aug. 9.
Why We Observe:
On this day, on two occasions, the Holy
Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed.
Other tragic events also have befallen
the Jewish people on the 9th of Av.
What We Observe:
Tisha b'Av and Yom Kippur are the only
two full fasts, with no eating or drinking
from sunset to sundown the next day,
on the Jewish calendar. Also on Tisha
b'Av, we do not wear leather shoes or use
perfume, bathe for pleasure or engage in
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A Sampling Of Tisha B'Av Events
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Lunch And Learn At Shaarey Zedek
Follows Shabbat Kiddush lunch on Saturday, Aug. 6. Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
leads discussion at Cong. Shaarey Zedek, Southfield. He will talk about why
the Jewish people still need to commemorate Tisha b'Av. Free. (248) 357-5544.
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Community Service Marks Tisha B'Av
Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills will host a communitywide
Conservative movement service to observe Tisha b'Av at 8 p.m. on Monday,
Aug. 8. This will be a night of reflection and prayer, including a Maariv service
and the reading of Eichah (Lamentations). Tisha b'Av commemorates the
destruction of the Temples and other tragic moments throughout the history
of the Jewish people. Joining Adat Shalom that evening will be clergy from
Congregations Beth Ahm, Beth Shalom, B'nai Israel, B'nai Moshe and Shaarey
Zedek. The community is welcome. Adat Shalom will hold a Minchah service
at 6 p.m..
Films At Young Israel Of Oak Park
Young Israel of Oak Park will be showing Iranium at 5 p.m. and Disputation at
6:05 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, as part of its Tisha b'Av commemoration.
Holiday Study At Temple Beth El
Monday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. or Tuesday, Aug. 9, at noon in the Alpert Room at
Temple Beth El, Rabbinic Associate Keren Alpert will lead "The Saddest Day:
A Study of Tisha B'Av." Learn about the 9th of Av, a day that commemorates
the destruction of the first and second Temples, along with other sad occur-
rences in Jewish history. Where did we get the phrase after hearing a corn-
plaint, "Wait till Tisha b'Av"? Study the historical record, including excerpts
from the Book of Lamentations and current ways that Tisha b'Av is com-
memorated. No charge. RSVP to (248) 851-1100, ext. 3143, and indicate which
session you are attending. Li