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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

This special reading for Tisha B'Av sets the tone for this tragic and mournful day

The customs and rituals all relate to mourning practices.

The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem is commemorated with a period of mourning.

There are some unique aspects to communal worship during Tisha B'Av.

Ethiopian-inspired music has hit the big time in Israel.

Sept. 11 and the Second Intifada in Israel interrupted years of improvement in Muslim-Jewish relations.

Education in Israel is a life-long process.

Israel has a comprehensive public education system from early childhood through adulthood.

Government's disinterest in Sabbath inspection of businesses underscores waning Orthodox power.