Tisha B'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 somber mood of Tisha B'Av is a time for Jews to reflect on their history and the tragedies that have befallen their people.
- Tisha B'Av is observed on the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av, usually in July or August.
- Many Jews spend the evening of Tisha B'Av reciting the Book of Lamentations in a synagogue or at home.
- During Tisha B'Av, it is customary to abstain from eating, drinking, and other physical comforts as a sign of mourning.
- The fast of Tisha B'Av is a powerful reminder of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and the ongoing quest for peace and redemption.