What is Tishah b'Av?

by Mrs. Dinka Kumer

Library » Holidays » 3 Weeks | Subscribe | What is RSS? PRINT EMAIL COMMENT Tishah b'Av, also known as the 9th of Av, is one of the two annual 25 hour long fast days. Known as the saddest day of the Jewish calendar, Tishah b'Av is the date on which both Jewish Temples were destroyed, as well as the date of a number of other major Jewish tragedies (see link below to learn more). In addition to the day's prohibiting food and drink, there are a number of other central mourning observances that are kept on Tishah b'Av - see link below. Although Tishah b'Av is the Jewish day of greatest mourning for the exile, it also carries a message of hope for the future and ultimate redemption. The Midrash tells us that on the date of the Temple's destruction, the redeemer, Moshiach is/was born. May we see Moshiach revealed now, well before Tishah b'Av! See the following AskMoses articles to learn more about Tishah b'Av: What is forbidden on Tishah B'Av? What are the customary Tishah b'Av observances? What happened on the Ninth of Av? Is it true that the Messiah will be born (or was born) on Tishah b'Av? When is Tishah B'Av  ADD A COMMENT Please email me when new comments are posted (you must be  logged in). RELATED CATEGORIES Holidays Holidays » Fast Days History Philosophy » Messiah History » The Holy Temples Israel » Messiah History » Exile Holidays » General Information » Holiday Information Holidays » General Information » Forbidden Activities Holidays » Other Days of Note Email to a friend Post a comment cancel Loading...