Ninth Of Ab (Noun)
Meaning
(Judaism) a major fast day on the Jewish calendar commemorating the destruction of the temples in Jerusalem.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The ninth of Av is a somber day of mourning for Jews around the world.
- Jews observe a 25-hour fast from sunset to nightfall on the ninth of Av, abstaining from food and drink.
- The ninth of Av also commemorates other tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people throughout history.
- The custom of reciting the Book of Lamentations is a powerful part of the ninth of Av observance.
- While not universally observed, the ninth of Av has become an important day of introspection and remembrance for many Jewish communities.