There was a Torah scholar in the town Medzibuz (presently in the Ukraine) who was not respected by the townspeople. Frustrated by this lack of respect, the scholar…
On the Jewish calendar, we’ve entered “The Three Weeks” – a very sad time on the Jewish calendar. The Three Weeks began last Friday evening and culminates with Tisha B’Av…
This coming Tuesday, August 1, is Tisha B’Av, a solemn day on the Jewish calendar. I wrote about Tisha B’Av earlier this month. Tuesday also happens to be my 47th birthday. While…
On the Jewish calendar, we’ve entered “The Three Weeks” – traditionally a time to mourn the destruction of the First and Second Temples that stood in Jerusalem. The Three Weeks began…
My latest podcast can be found here: HERE Rabbi Andrew Jacobs talks about Tisha B’Av, the holiday that marks the destruction of the ancient Temple. It is a…
Tuesday, July 16 corresponds to the 9th day of the Jewish month of Av on the Jewish Calendar. This day, known as Tisha B’Av (which means the 9th…