17th of Tammuz. Fast commemorating breaching of the walls of Jerusalem before the destruction of the Second Temple. Torah Portion: Exodus 32:11-14, 34:1-10 Haftarah: Isaiah 55:6-56:8 · 16 p’sukim
Class 6 of 6: Examine the contents of the 19 blessings that make up the Amidah.
Start of month of Av on the Hebrew calendar
Shabbat of Prophecy/Shabbat of Vision Torah Portion: Parashat Devarim · Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1-27 · 27 p’sukim
Tisha B’Av, the Ninth of Av, is the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, we fast, deprive ourselves, and pray. It is the culmination of the Three Weeks, a period of time during which marks the destruction of the temple.
The Ninth of Av
Shabbat after Tish’a B’Av (Shabbat of Consolation)
Minor Jewish holiday of love
Start of month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays
