Monday evening, August 12
until Tuesday night, August 13, 2024
FAST OF 9 AV
Begins at 5:24 pm
Ends at 5:51 pm
Tisha B'Av Eve Program
Join us for a meaningful Tisha B’Av with Prayer, Study & Reflection
THE STORY OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR JACK FEILER A unique opportunity to hear a fascinating story of survival
Jack was born in June 1944 in the village of Nowa Gora just outside of Krakow, Poland, where a small group of Jews were hiding in the farmstead of local villagers. His parents put little Jack in a basket, and under the cover of darkness, they gave him to a local priest. He was adopted by a loving family, who named him ‘Peter’, and was baptised.Following the war Jack was returned to his biological parents. Jack and his family migrated to Australia in May 1951.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - New for 2024
A NEW ORIGINAL FILM BY YOEL GOLD
Since October 7, the phrase "coming home" has gained profound significance, and layers of meaning:
Hostages returning from Gaza and soldiers safely reuniting from the frontlines
Jews reconnecting with their heritage, embracing their identity proudly for the first time.
The arrival of Mashiach and our return to Yerushalayim.
The film explores a captivating trilogy, invoking excitement and deep emotions across all three layers.
TISHA B'AV EVE MONDAY NIGHT, 12 AUGUST 2024
AT CHABAD NORTH SHORE
Fast begins: 5:24 pm
Maariv and Eichah: 6:00 pm
followed by Guest Speaker & Film
Schedule
MONDAY, 12 AUGUST 2024
TISHA B'AV EVE
Fast begins: 5:24 pm
Maariv & Eichah: 6:00 pm
TUESDAY, 13 AUGUST 2024
TISHA B'AV
Shacharit: 8:15 am (No Tallit and Tefillin)
Mincha: 4:30 pm (Tallit and Tefillin)
Fast ends and Maariv: 5:51 pm
General Info and Customs
The saddest day on the Jewish calendar is the Ninth of Av, “Tisha b'Av," the date on which both our Holy Temples were destroyed, and exile, persecution and spiritual darkness began.
Tisha b'Av starts at sundown of the eighth of Av and lasts till the following nightfall. During this time-period we fast, eschew pleasurable activities and amenities, and lament the destruction of the Holy Temple and our nation’s exile.
It is a tradition, however, that Tisha b'Av is also the birthday of our Redeemer. This symbolizes the idea that from the ashes of the destroyed temple will rise an incomparably magnificent edifice; exile will give birth to redemption. Thus Tisha b’Av is also a day of anticipation and hope, for “One who mourns Jerusalem will merit seeing her happiness."
Observances
Besides fasting, we abstain from additional pleasures: washing, applying lotions or creams, wearing leather footwear, and marital relations. Until midday, we sit on the floor or on low stools. We also abstain from studying Torah — besides those parts that discuss the destruction of the Temple.
On the eve of Tisha b’Av, we gather in the synagogue to read the Book of Lamentations. Tallit and tefillin are not worn during the morning prayers. After the morning prayers we recite Kinot (elegies). We don the tallit and tefillin for the afternoon prayers.
