Tisha B’Av: A Guide to Reflection, Prayer and Hope
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On this solemn day, we remember the destruction of the First and Second Temples and read the book of Lamentations.
Tisha B’Av also calls us to examine our hearts, turn away from sinat chinam, groundless hatred, and choose ahavat hinam, groundless love. It is a time to return to God and intercede for Israel, Jerusalem, our congregations, and a world in turmoil.
We have prepared a short Scripture guide with reflections, practical actions, and prayers focused on repentance, God’s presence, inner peace, comfort, love, and hope.
“Bring us back to You, Lord, that we may return; renew our days as of old.”Lamentations 5:21
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Lydia Bachana
Netivyah Staff
Born into the Messianic movement’s founding generation, Lydia is a writer, editor, and translator. Holding a Literature & Linguistics degree, she serves Roeh Israel as Children and Youth Coordinator. She has three children with Yehuda.
Glossary
Av (אָב) is the 5th Hebrew month, associated with Tisha B’Av and mourning for the destruction of the Temples. Av usually falls around July or August
Tisha B’Av (תִּשְׁעָה בְּאָב) means “the ninth of Av” and refers to the day of fasting and mourning for the destruction of the First and Second Temples and other tragedies in Jewish history.
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