Tag: tisha
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Tisha B’Av Rapture? :: By Pete Garcia
[Editor’s Note: This article is from 2022. Just an FYI: This year [2026], Tisha B’Av begins at sunset on July 22 and ends at sunset on July 23. Tisha B’Av occurs on the 9th day of Av and is known as the saddest day of the Jewish year. Every time this anniversary has come up,…
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Summertime Mournful History: Tammuz 17 to Tisha B’Av :: By Cynthia Nuara
This article was originally written over a decade ago. I thought I’d repost it with an update as to when Tammuz 17 and Tisha B’Av occur in 2025. Tammuz 17 occurs on July 13, and the 9th of Av occurs on August 3. The Bible tells us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. “Pray…
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5.2 Magnitude Earth Hits Israel On Brink Of War As Jews Remember The Events Of The Destruction Of The First And Second Temples On Tisha B’Av
An earthquake was felt in northern and central Israel on Monday night, Israeli media reported. According to a Walla report, the earthquake in Israel was of magnitude 5.2. So many things happening in the sovereign nation of Israel at the moment, it truly boggles the mind. For starters, Israel is very much on the brink…