by Roy Schwarcz | Aug 9, 2021 | Beth Sar Shalom Messages
Last month we considered the key observance in Synagogues in the month of July, which was the 9th Av. A day remembered for a multitude of trials that came upon Israel. Turmoil, trial, heartache, and death seem to be the constant companion of the Jewish people. For...
by Roy Schwarcz | Aug 9, 2021 | Beth Sar Shalom Messages
This coming Monday evening begins the 9th of Av. It is a day that calls Israel to fasting, prayer, and repentance. The Mishna in the tractate of Ta’anis 4:6 explains that we fast because of the five tragedies that occurred on this day. Slide 1 The five are: 1....
