The most somber day on our Jewish calendar is approaching, the 9th of Av, commonly known as Tisha B'Av. The day marks the destruction of our two past Holy Temples in Jerusalem.
This year, Tisha B'Av corresponds to August 2 - 3, 2025.
The day is commemorated by a 24+ hour fast, similar to that of Yom Kippur.
Fast begins at 7:47 pm, on Monday eve, August 2nd. Fast ends at 8:14 pm, on August 3rd.
Join us at Chabad for a meaningful and memorable Tisha B’Av.
Schedule of events:
Shabbat, August 2
7:47 PM - Fast of Tisha B'Av begins
8:28 PM - Shabbat ends
9:00 PM - Evening prayers (Arvit)
9:15 PM - Communal reading of Lamentations (Eicha).
Sunday, August 3
10:30 AM - Morning services (Shacharit) including reading of Lamentations.
12:52 PM - Midday. High-rise seating and leather shoes permitted onward.
6:30 PM- Afternoon services (Mincha) including tefillin (omitted in the morning)
7:00 PM - Featured Film at Chabad. Adult geared.
8:14 PM - Evening service followed by a light break-fast.
All are welcome to join in any of the day's somber customs/events.
May these days of sadness soon be transformed into days of joy with the coming of the redemption now!