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Why Tisha B'av Still Matters in the 21st Century

Speaker:: Ms. Rachel Leshaw
Date:: August 08 2016

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History:

Bayit Sheni, Roman Period

Holidays:

Nine Days, Tisha Bav

Description

In this shiur we look at the various tragedies that happened on Tisha B'av with an eye to understanding why we still need to fast in the 21st century. What are we mourning that was so important?

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Why Tisha B'av Still Matters in the 21st Century

History:

Bayit Sheni, Roman Period

Holidays:

Nine Days, Tisha Bav

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History: Bayit Sheni, Roman Period Holidays: Nine Days, Tisha Bav

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History:

Bayit Sheni, Roman Period

Holidays:

Nine Days, Tisha Bav