Av: Lamentations & Celebrations

Av is one of the most challenging months on the Jewish calendar. Either, because you are truly mourning the destruction of the Temple — or because you just can’t relate to this. In the past I’ve proposed a third way, one that reflects on what was lost (the Temple) and rejoices in what was found (modern Judaism via the Diaspora). Av is the month to deal with all the bad and good that has made us who we are as a people and that is not always fun.

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Av: Where do We Find Strength to Heal?

Av is a month for us to tear down our walls, both physical and emotional, to prepare for Elul and the coming High Holidays.

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