The Baal Shem Tov, or Besht —  the founder of Chasidism — 
met the soul of the Messiah during an ascent to heaven. 
The Besht asked him, "When will the Master come?" 
The Messiah answered, "When your wellsprings break forth to the outside!" 
(from a letter written by the Besht to his brother-in-law about one of his soul ascents) 

 

"To Prey or to Pray? The Lessons of Famine"

On images of cannibalism in Eikhah: an eco-interpretation.

Laments: A Fresh Translation of Eikhah

Downloadable, printable Lamentations for use on Tish'a B'Av, in PDF and Davkawriter formats.

How to chant Eihkah

a link to song files and texts on Lenn Fellman's website.

Kinah LeKhurban Gan Eden

Richard Kaplan's eco-lament for Tisha B'Av.

Israel and Tisha B'Av

What is the real meaning of Tish'a B'Av? Should we still observe Tish'a B'Av now that we "have" Israel?

Nachamu

Reb Zalman's Nachamu, for the turning of Tisha B'av or the turning of mourning.




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