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Tisha B'Av (the 9th of Av) is a solemn day in the Jewish calendar, commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, as well as other tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people throughout history.
### **What is Tisha B'Av?**
Tisha B'Av is observed as a day of mourning and fasting. It falls on the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av, typically in late July or early August. The day marks several catastrophic events, most notably:
- The destruction of the First Temple by the Babylonians in 586 BCE.
- The destruction of the Second Temple by the Romans in 70 CE.
### **Customs and Traditions:**
1. **Fasting:**
- Tisha B'Av is a full fast day, similar to Yom Kippur, lasting about 25 hours, from sunset on the eve of Tisha B'Av until nightfall the next day.
2. **Mourning Practices:**
- **Reading the Book of Lamentations:** In synagogues, the Book of Lamentations (Eicha), which laments the destruction of Jerusalem, is read aloud.
- **Sitting on Low Stools:** Like mourners, people sit on low stools or on the floor during the reading and throughout the morning of Tisha B'Av.
- **Avoiding Comfort:** It's customary to avoid luxuries like wearing leather shoes, bathing, applying lotions, or engaging in joyful activities.
3. **Refraining from Torah Study:**
- Since studying Torah is considered a joyous activity, it is limited to sections related to tragedy and mourning on Tisha B'Av.
4. **Visiting the Western Wall:**
- Many people visit the Western Wall, the last remnant of the Second Temple, to pray and mourn the loss of the Temples. This is particularly poignant on Tisha B'Av.
Tisha B'Av is a day of deep reflection on the tragedies of the past and serves as a reminder of the importance of rebuilding and renewal in the Jewish faith.