Tisha B’Av, the Fast of the Ninth of Av, is a Jewish day of mourning and fasting. It commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem and other tragedies in Jewish history. The day is observed through fasting, prayer, reflection and the reading of lamentations.

Event Suggestions:
• Learning about Tisha B’Av through respectful discussion of Jewish history and mourning practices
• Listening to readings or reflections connected to loss, memory and resilience
• Creating a quiet reflection activity focused on remembrance and community care