The Jewish people worldwide are now observing a period known as "The Three Weeks" in which they mourn and bemoan the destruction of Jerusalem.

On Tisha b'Av, the anniversary of the destruction of both Holy Temples, tens of thousands packed the Western Wall plaza to observe the annual day of mourning.

Take a very meaningful 6 minute course about Tisha B'Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar.

Tisha b’Av commemorates a great number of calamities in Jewish history, but we focus primarily on the destruction of Jerusalem and the two Holy Temples.

On Tisha B’av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, we mourn the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem that were destroyed.

The message of the very first Tisha b’Av: Count your blessings and don’t cry over the small stuff!

When Tisha b’Av falls on Shabbat and is thereby postponed, we are treated to a Divine 'wink' of sorts and merit to experience a 'taste' of the Messianic era.

On Tisha b'Av we read the Book of Lamentations and we ask: Why did God ignore the prayers to save Jerusalem?

Could a misunderstanding end up destroying the Holy Temple? Who were Kamtza and Bar Kamtza? What do they have to do with Tisha b'Av? What can we learn from their mistakes?

The Temple’s bricks and stone have been destroyed, but the Divine Promise still stands. The Temple will be rebuilt and until that day Zion will never be forgotten.

As we pray at the Western Wall and gaze up at the Temple Mount, we cannot help but wonder why there is no Holy Temple today. Does it have anything to do with the slanderous report of the spies in the times of Moses?

In the Hebrew month of Adar, we are commanded to increase our joy ahead of the holiday of Purim. Does that mean early partying, or is the message more profound?

Much more than hearts and flowers! Discover the unconditional love symbolized by Tu B’Av and how it can elevate the world.

Why have the Jews suffered so much? This inspiring video answers this question and can literally change your life.

"Unbelievable! Over 1,000 Jews so far have ascended the Temple Mount... This number is unprecedented! Times are changing,"

Despite any UNESCO resolutions or Muslim claims undermining the profound Jewish ties to Jerusalem and the Temple Mount, the Jewish people WILL win this struggle!

This week's Torah portion is read before Tisha b'Av, the date on which the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem were destroyed.

Parenting is a huge responsibility. The results can even have a global effect, as we learn from Jewish history and the destruction of the two Holy Temples.

A young boy wakes up on the morning of Tisha b'Av and discovers the possibility of a better world, where peace and joy fill the streets of Jerusalem.

The Temple Institute has launched a global campaign for the rebuilding of the Temple. This is how to bring true peace to mankind, says the international director.

This musical tribute recalls the destruction of the Holy Temple and the 2000-year Jewish exile.

Muslims rioted on the Temple mount during the Jewish fast day commemorating the Temple's destruction.

As Jews commemorate the destruction of the two Holy Temples, Muslim rioters attacked Israeli police forces and visitors on the Temple Mount.

If we want to rectify that sin and bring back the Holy Temple, we should be especially considerate towards one another.

An inspiring film journeys through time to explore our connection to Jerusalem through the eyes of an ancient stone.