Jewish Education & Engagement
Published:
July 31, 2025
Last updated:
March 30, 2026

From Lament to Light: A NECHAMA Tisha B'Av Companion

Jewish Education & Engagement
Published:
31 Jul 2025
Last updated:
30 Mar 2026
Key Takeaways
  • This Saturday night marks Tisha B'av, a day of Jewish mourning.
  • At NECHAMA, we are intimately aware of how destruction can upend our lives and we are committed to being a source of comfort for those experiencing disasters.

This Saturday night marks Tisha B'av, a day of Jewish mourning. Many Jewish people choose to fast on this day and observe various mourning rituals. Throughout Jewish history, there have been many tragic occurrences on Tisha B'av, including the destruction of both historic Jewish temples in Jerusalem.

At NECHAMA, we are intimately aware of how destruction can upend our lives and we are committed to being a source of comfort for those experiencing disasters. Additionally, we invite you to peruse our Tisha B'av supplement, curated by our Jewish Education and Engagement consultant: Rabbi Scott Klein. Click the link below to access it:

From Lament to Light: A NECHAMA Tisha B'Av Companion

Rabbi Klein is an active-duty Jewish chaplain in the U.S. Army with a doctorate in educational leadership and extensive experience in Jewish education and community engagement.

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