Dear All, Tomorrow (7/30/09) is Tisha'b'Av, the Ninth Day of the Jewish month of Av. On this day, both the First Temple in Jerusalem & the Second Temple in Jerusalem were destroyed, respectively in 596 BCE/BC & 70 CE/AD. Our Talmud (Oral Law whispered in Moses' ear) says that other tragedies befell the Jews on this day: for example, the revolt that occurred with respect to teh Chanukah history was put down. Later, the expulsions from England (1290) & Spain (1492) happened on this day.
It starts tonight, & is a fast day. However, work can be done. It is a day of mourning, & people so observe it.
Yours in Him, Deb
Proud trainer of Heart, a black female Miniature Poodle, as a Psychiatric Service Dog
Enter His gates with thanksgiving, His courts with praise; give thanks to Him, bless His Name. (Psalm 100)
Yours in thrift, Deb
Officially Recognized Stretchpert in Government & Charity Assistance, Kosher Living and Prayer Circle
