Tisha B’av

On the Jewish calendar, the ninth day in the Hebrew month of Av is a communal day of mourning. Traditionally the observance is a fast day that centers around the nighttime lamentations for the destruction of the ancient Temple in Jerusalem. However, it has grown to include expressions of grief for many mournful moments in Jewish history, ancient and modern.

Many Reform synagogues don’t recognize include Tisha B’ Av, because as liberal Jews, we disagree with the part of the holy day that yearns for the rebuilding of the Temple. However, without buying into all of it, we have always felt that there are aspects of Tisha B’ Av that are incredibly powerful, meaningful, and part of the journey to welcoming the Jewish New Year in the fall.

In addition, our CRC Tisha B’ Av observance includes our individual mourning –people will be invited to say the names of loved ones who have passed away, light a yahrzeit candle for them, and share a thought or memory. We are always stronger together, in joyful times and in sad ones.

Please arrive early for a simple pre-fast offering of hard boiled eggs.

All are welcome. Please join us!