Today marks the 9th of Av. The day on which we mourn the Destruction of the First and Second Temples, the deaths of rabbinic leaders after the failed Bar Kokhba Revolt and other catastrophes which have befallen the Jewish people across history. It is a time, where we try to recognize the role baseless hatred and internal disunity have played and hope to improve communally.
The holiday is classically observed thru a fast from sunset to sunset, the reading of the book of Lamentations and a number of mourning practices.
Below is a non-comprehensive list of links from various movements. Anyone who wants to include more resources in comments: from reading material, audio or visual programming is encouraged to do so.
Please note: any questions about fasting are best left to your rabbi or doctor.
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