Tisha B'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 synagogue held a special service on Tisha B'Av to mourn the destruction of the temples in Jerusalem.
• Tisha B'Av is a day of intense mourning and reflection for many Jewish people around the world.
• The rabbi encouraged the congregation to fast and pray on Tisha B'Av to atone for past sins.
• The destruction of the Second Temple on Tisha B'Av marked the beginning of a long period of Jewish exile.
• On Tisha B'Av, many Jews visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem to recite prayers and lament the loss of the temples.

Synonyms

• Ninth Of Av
• 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