The Tisha B'Av fast day
begins this year
at sundown -
6:56 PM on Monday, July 23,
and ends at nightfall - 7:22 PM
on Tuesday, July 24.
SCHEDULE FOR THE 9TH OF AV @ the Jewish Center
Monday, July 23, 2007
5:30 p.m. - 6:45pm Pre fast meal by reservation only
6:56 PM (sundown) the fast begins. (times are for Shanghai only)
7:30 PM
Arvit prayer and reading of Eicha - the book of
lamentations.
8:30 PM
Presentation:
The Tragedies of this Month of AV: Past to Present
A contemporary
look at historical events that are recurring still today...
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
9:00 AM - Morning services and reading of Kinot.
6:15 PM - Afternoon services.
7:22 PM (nightfall). The fast ends (times are for Shanghai only)
There will be light refreshments for all free of charge
If you would like to stay for a sit-down 4 course meal please reserve in advance.
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Tisha B'Av (the ninth day in the Jewish month of Av) is a fast day.
Mourning the destruction of the Temple and the exile of Israel that continues until today, (see "Today in Jewish History") we abstain from eating and drinking, bathing, the wearing of leather footwear, and marital relations--for the night and day of Av 9 (i.e., from sundown on Av 8 to nightfall on Av 9).
It is customary to sit on the floor or a low seat until after mid-day. Torah study is restricted to laws of mourning, passages describing the destruction of the Temple, and the like. The tefillin are worn only during the afternoon Minchah prayers.
(For more laws and customs see link below.)
Link: Laws of Tish'ah B'Av