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A Communal Mourning
On Tisha B'Av, re-enacting the sorrow felt by those who survived the destruction of the Temple
The Book of Lamentations
This special reading for Tisha B'Av sets the tone for this tragic and mournful day
The Three Weeks
The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem is commemorated with a period of mourning.
What Happens in Synagogue on Tisha B’av
There are some unique aspects to communal worship during Tisha B'Av.
Ethiopian-Israeli Pop Music
Ethiopian-inspired music has hit the big time in Israel.
Jews and Muslims
Sept. 11 and the Second Intifada in Israel interrupted years of improvement in Muslim-Jewish relations.
Education in Israel
Israel has a comprehensive public education system from early childhood through adulthood.
Open on Shabbat
Government's disinterest in Sabbath inspection of businesses underscores waning Orthodox power.