Tisha B’Av

Tisha B’Av is observed on the 9th (tishah) day of the Hebrew month of Av, is a day of mourning the destruction of both ancient Temples in Jerusalem. Progressive Judaism never has assigned a central religious role to the ancient Temple, so mourning the destruction of the Temple may not be particularly meaningful to liberal Jews. In modern times, many Jews understand Tisha B’Av as a day to remember many tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people throughout history, and to reflect on the suffering that still occurs in our world.