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As Israel’s leaders spar and an Iranian attack looms, Jews see echoes of Tisha B’Av everywhere

By Ben Sales (JTA) — If Iran begins its long-awaited attack on Israel sometime before Tuesday night, some Jews may say the timing of the strike had been preordained for almost 2,000 years. On Monday at sundown, Jews worldwide begin … Read More >

National/Global August 13, 2024

My son died on Oct. 7. This Tisha B’Av, I’m thinking about how our greatest threat comes from within.

By Rabbi Doron Perez (JTA) — When Hamas attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, it followed one of the most divisive years in Israel in generations. The debate over judicial reform had become a zero-sum game, with each side fighting … Read More >

Israel August 12, 2024

Opponents of Israel’s judicial overhaul see parallels in Tisha B’Av, this week’s Jewish day of mourning

By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — The image started circulating almost as soon as the Israeli government finished voting to approve a divisive piece of legislation this week. “Shisha B’Av,” it said in white Hebrew letters against a black background – … Read More >

Remember those two flags when we call for justice

JCRC Scene Matt Goldberg Just about three years ago, white supremacists from around the country gathered in Charlottesville, Virginia, in one of the largest hate rallies in many years. Their message wasn’t new. It’s a message that has been repeated … Read More >

Tisha B’Av: A Time for Love and Hope

At the Dallas memorial service, President Obama called upon us all to come together with an open heart to bridge the divides in our nation – “to join … sides to do right. … [to] decide to come together and … Read More >

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As Israel’s leaders spar and an Iranian attack looms, Jews see echoes of Tisha B’Av everywhere

My son died on Oct. 7. This Tisha B’Av, I’m thinking about how our greatest threat comes from within.

Opponents of Israel’s judicial overhaul see parallels in Tisha B’Av, this week’s Jewish day of mourning

Remember those two flags when we call for justice

Tisha B’Av: A Time for Love and Hope

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