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Lamentations

Eicha, the Book of Lamentations, asks important questions that address the theological crisis following the Jewish exile.

The Jewish Connection to Jerusalem

Remembering Jerusalem permeates Jewish belief, thought, and practice in profound and powerful ways.

A Communal Mourning

On Tisha B'Av, re-enacting the sorrow felt by those who survived the destruction of the Temple

Yom Hashoah Online Ceremonies and Resources

Holocaust Remembrance Day begins the evening of April 20, 2020.

Kinot for Tisha B’Av

The liturgy for the 9th of Av includes Lamentations and special additional elegies.

The Omer

Counting the days from Passover to Shavuot.

Tu Bishvat 2025

In 2025, Tu Bishvat begins at sundown on Wednesday, Feb. 12 and ends at sundown on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Tu Bishvat 2024

In 2024, the "birthday of the trees" begins at sundown on Wednesday, Jan. 24 and ends at sundown on Thursday, Jan. 25.

Tu Bishvat 2023

In 2023, the "birthday of the trees" begins at sundown on Sunday, Feb. 5 and ends at sundown on Monday, Feb. 6.

Tisha B’Av 2022

In 2022, Tisha B'Av begins at sunset on Saturday, August 6.

The Key Word of the Book of Lamentations

Eicha is both the Hebrew title of this biblical book and the word that best helps us understand what it really means.

How to Lead a Zoom Tu Bishvat Seder

Nearly a year into the Covid-19 pandemic, Tu Bishvat is the last holiday Jews haven’t yet celebrated while practicing social distancing.

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