Jews in Israel and around the world observe Tisha B’Av, a day of fasting and intense mourning for the destruction of both Holy Temples and the Jewish exile.

Learn about the Holy Temples and why they were so special, how Tisha B'av is observed, and a general overview of Jewish mourning practices.

Former MK Rabbi Dov Lipman, head of Yad l'Olim, which assists new immigrants to the Jewish state, discusses the significance of Tisha b'Av.

Clearly the Holy Temple was special place. A place where time, nature, and even life stood still.

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 excavation revealed original stone slabs used pave the area around the buildings.

Scientists used recorded data to link the Holy Temple's destruction on a specific date in 586 BCE to measurements of the earth's magnetic field on that day.

During the time that the Jews mourn the destruction of the Holy Temples in Jerusalem, Abbas ignores thousands of years of history.

The 9th of Av has historically been a tragic day for the Jewish people. However, this day will ultimately become a day of joy and celebration.

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

Muslims reacted violently to a Jewish presence on the Temple Mount on Tisha b'Av, the day when Jews commemorate the destruction of the Holy Temple.

This year, 1,729 Jews ascended the Temple Mount, up from 1,440 last year.

The decision to open the Mount to the Jews was made after the Muslims began rioting on the holy site.

Despite Arab rioting, almost 2,000 Jews ascended the Temple Mount, Judaism's holiest site, on Tisha b'Av, the day commorating the destruction of the Holy Temple.

It's hard to imagine how the divided Jerusalem of 52 years ago has changed from a city squeezed into a narrow corridor to the large and vibrant city of today.

A scene from the Bible came to life this week in Jerusalem, when a group of foxes evoked a well-known scene from the Book of Lamentations.

There is a critical need for world Jewry to unite as one Jewish people, World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder declared.

The curse of senseless hatred afflicts our society. But are we too entrenched in our partisan silos to listen to each other?

Tisha B’av is meant for us to give pause and contemplate our relationships with others and the feelings of anger and hate that we might harbor.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Each year we mourn the destruction of the Holy Temple. However, there is no doubt that in our current society, where we live comfortably and enjoy religious freedom, it is difficult to mourn the loss of something that we never personally experienced. Is the loss of our Holy Temple nothing more than a sad chapter... Read more »

Tisha b'Av commemorates dramatic national catastrophes, in an attempt to benefit from history by learning from – rather than repeating - critical moral and strategic missteps.

Islamic Waqf officials stalked and shouted at a delegation of US Congressmen visiting the Temple Mount, accusing them of recognizing Jewish history in the area.

The name Palestine was a regional name imposed on the area by Roman Emperor Hadrian, who wanted to humiliate the Jews by denying their right to a homeland.

Dozens of Palestinian religious leaders, including Muslims and Christians, signed a documenting denying the holiness of the Temple Mount to the Jewish People.

Using the false narrative cited by the Palestinian Authority, Arab Member of Knesset Masud Ganaim claims there never was a Jewish Temple in Jerusalem.

Palestinians used their own mosques as a fort as they rioted in an attempt to prevent Jews from entering the site they consider the holiest in the world.

This video features hope in a time of darkness, as the Jewish people mourn the destruction of the two Jewish Temples, and prepare for the building of the third.