Tisha B'Av

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1. The Kinnot of Tisha Be'av and the Story of the Akeida

   Dr. Avigail Rock

   תאריך פרסום: תשעב | |

   Throughout the trials and tribulations of the Jewish nation, the story of the Akeida has always been a source of inspiration and a model of absolute devotion. We will examine the meaning of the Akeida story as expressed in the Tisha Be'av Kinnot in different communities.

2. Shabbat Nahamu

   Haftarot: Vaethanan

   Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein

   Tisha B'Av has a dual nature of mourning and teshuva. Appropriately, we seek comfort on this day from a dual message of consolation and a call for teshuva. Immediately after Tisha B'Av we begin the process of the seven haftarot of consolation, which are followed by a reading of chapters relating to teshuva.

3. Eikha: A Historical Introduction

   Part 1

   Dr. Yael Ziegler | 48 minutes

    Eikha depicts a grieving process. It does not contain historical dates - because its relevance exceeds its own particular historical context of the churban. Nevertheless, a historical context is crucial to understanding Eikha. This introductory shiur explores how four biblical/historical events helped shape problematic attitudes leading to the disaster of the churban.

4. Eikha Chapter 2

   Part 4

   Dr. Yael Ziegler | 51 minutes

   While Perek Alef is characterized by the deafening silence at the aftermath of the churban, Perek Bet takes a retrospective look at the horror of the churban as it unfolded. Like the first chapter, Chapter two is divided into two halves - but this time, the part representing collective Jerusalem has difficulty admitting any sense of culpability; instead, there is a sense of an accusation against God.

5. Definitions of Churban - The Comfort of Eternity

   Rabbi David Milston

   תאריך פרסום: תש"ע | |

   From the depths of mourning throughout the difficult times leading to Tisha B'av we can view Parshat Va'etchanan as the ultimate parsha of comfort. By closely examining the message of the parsha and its haftara of Nachamu we can understand the importance of Eretz Yisrael, the nature of our relationship with God, and the meaning of true redemption. 

6. Two -Person Drama of Eikhah Chapter 1

   Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman |

   What is the book of Eikhah all about? What is its purpose? By closely examining Chapter 1 and viewing it in play form we notice that Eikhah is not a book of kinot, but rather a guide for Am Yisrael in the aftermath of the churban. It is meant to instruct the nation grappling with the social and psychological realities of rebuilding their lives, allowing them to realize that God is there and they can turn to Him during times of crisis. 

7. Eikhah and Eikhah Rabbah: Different Responses to the Hurban

   Dr. Yael Ziegler

   תאריך פרסום: תש"ע | |

   Focusing on the books of Eikhah and Eikhah Rabbah, this lecture highlights the differences between Megillat Eikhah and midashic work of Eikhah Rabbah - the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash as portrayed by Chazal. By examining the differences between the books we understand that Chazal's goal in Eikhah Rabbah is to help the nation contend with the destruction and with future tragedies as well. 

8. The Enemy from the North: Nevukhadnetzar's Ascent

   Rabbi David Sabato

9. The True Date of Tisha B'Av

   HaTanakh.com Staff

10. Al Naharot Bavel

    Atara Snowbell | 46 minutes

    Psalms chapter 137 known as "Al Neharot Bavel" is commonly recited during the Nine Days - the period of mourning leading to Tisha B'Av. What are the main messages that lie within this chapter? By closely examining the words and imagery, we can learn about the danger in the comforts of exile, as well as the important role that the Land of Israel and, more specifically, Jerusalem, play in the poet's relationship with God. 

11. Punishment and Hope: The Haftora for Tisha B'Av

    Rabbi Yehuda Shaviv

    By closely examining the haftara for Tisha B'Av, we can gain a new understanding of the destruction of the Temple through the imagery expressing brokenness and despair, and the prophecies of punishment. However, the continuation of Yirmiyahu's words shows that knowledge of God means proper social leadership. God presents Himself, as it were: "For I am God who performs faithful love, justice and righteousness in the earth." It turns out that understanding God means knowing Him through these attributes. And what does God desire? That man should follow His ways and likewise perform faithful love, justice and righteousness. These deeds are the key to redemption.

12. Eikha: A Verbal Capsule of Jewish History

    Rabbi Moshe Taragin

    The word "Eikha" - an incredulous cry of "how?!" occurs three times in Tanakh. To underscore the succession between these three occurrences of the term "eikha," the Midrash comments that Moshe witnessed the Jews during their triumphant moments and recited, 'Eikha'; Yeshayahu saw them during their degenerate period and recited, 'Eikha'; and Yirmiyahu encountered them during their tragic torment and recited the same term. By building this sequencing, Chazal establish more than just historical or prophetic symmetry. Their message is that Jewish history – at every stage - can only be described with the term "eikha."

13. Devarim: Heading Home

    Rabbi Jay Kelman

14. Haftarat Devarim - Raising Children Who Betray

    Rabbi David Silverberg

15. Introduction to Eikha

    Shiur #01

    Dr. Yael Ziegler

    תאריך פרסום: 5778 |

    In this series on Eikha, we will examine broad themes, such as theodicy, false prophets, national sinning, and human suffering, but we will also engage in a close reading of the text.  While drawing on academic sources and methodology, my interpretative framework is rooted deeply in the world of Torah learning. I hope that this reading will yield a stimulating understanding of the book, and that it will illustrate how biblical poetry works and how it offers its readers spiritual insights and wisdom.

    In this introductory class, I will raise some of the technical questions that arise with respect to the book of Eikha. The book’s title, its author, its unity, and its date of composition are all subject to dispute. After presenting a brief overview of various approaches to each of these issues, I will explain the approach that I will adopt in this series in addressing each of these subjects. 

16. Eicha's Hidden Messages of Consolation

    Tanach Study

    Dr. Yael Ziegler | 58 minutes

    Is there any consolation in the book of Eicha? At first glance, the book of Eicha does not seem to contain any messages of strength or recovery from the devastation of the destruction of Jerusalem. However, upon a deeper analysis of the language in the book, we find hidden allusions that contain within them elements of consolation. Through an examination of the past, present, and future in the Megilla, we find the secret to Am Yisrael’s survival.

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