Halachos of Shiva Asar B’tamuz, The Three Weeks, Nine Days & Tisha B’av

FASTING IN THE HEAT – STILL NOT STOPPING: Chaverim Of Rockland Volunteers Answer Dozens of Calls on Shiva Asar B’Tammuz

As the fast of Shiva Asar B’Tammuz continues under a sweltering 86-degree sun, Chaverim of Rockland volunteers are showing what true dedication looks like. Despite going without food or water, members have been working nonstop—responding to dozens of calls and assisting those in need throughout the community. With unwavering Mesiras Nefesh, these devoted volunteers are putting others first, proving once again that chesed doesn’t pause, even on t…

History and Laws of the Fast of Shiva Asar BeTammuz

(ou.org) The 17th day in the Jewish month of Tammuz, Jews the world over fast and lament to commemorate the many calamities that have befallen our people on this ominous day. The purpose of such fasts in the Jewish calendar is, according to Rabbi Eliyahu Kitov’s Book of Our Heritage, “to awaken hearts towards repentance through recalling our forefathers’ misdeeds; misdeeds which led to calamities…” A HISTORIC DAY OF CALAMITY Going all the way ba…

Halachos of Shiva Asar B’tamuz, The Three Weeks, Nine Days & Tisha B’av

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Shiva Asar B’Tammuz with the Rebbe

Shiva Asar B'Tammuz is the day the walls of Yerushalayim were breached by the Romans and is observed as a day of fasting and mourning. Watch the Rebbe say slichos and haftorah and discuss the meaning of the day.