Ninth Of Av (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 in the Jewish calendar, a time for reflection and mourning.
• On the ninth of Av, many Jews fast from sunset to sunset to commemorate the destruction of the temples.
• The ninth of Av is also a day to mourn other tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people throughout history.
• The ninth of Av is traditionally observed with a series of lamentations and prayers, including the recitation of the Book of Lamentations.
• The ninth of Av is a major fast day, and many Jews attend special synagogue services to mark the occasion.

Synonyms

• Tisha B'Ab
• Fast Of Ab
• Tishah B'Ab
• Tisha B'Av
• Ninth Of Ab
• Fast Of Av
• Tishah B'Av

Hypernyms

• Major Fast Day
• Jewish Holy Day