Judaism 101: What is Tisha B'Av and how is it observed?

[davidfcooper]

Judaism 101: What is Tisha B'Av and how is it observed?

A brief description of the saddest day in the Jewish calendar, its observance, and two Manhattan congregations that offer educational programs along with prayer services.

Comments

[jonchiz67.livejournal.com]

Interesting. I was aware of most of the Tisha B'Av anniversaries, but was not aware that WWI also started on that date.

I wonder if you could be specific about what actual event occured on Tisha B'Av of 1914, because there are a few different events associated with the outbreak of WWI and am not sure which one you are referring to. The assassination of Archduke Ferdinan, Austria-Hungary's declaration of war against Serbia, Germany's mobilization against Russia, or any of the other subsequent declations of the various countries that occured over the following weeks?

I don't mean to sound petty, but my knowledge of WWI is pretty limited and I'm not sure what actual event is considered the official start of that war.

[davidfcooper.livejournal.com]

In 1914 the 9th of Av was August 1st, the day Germany declared war on Russia.

[jonchiz67.livejournal.com]

Thank you, David. I'll remember that. One more event for that horrible date.