Rabbi Michael Lasry Delivers Special Tisha B'Av Lecture at Psagot Institute
Rabbi Michael Lasry, a renowned lecturer in the field of repentance and a prominent figure in Jewish outreach, delivered a special lesson for Tisha B'Av at the Psagot Institute in Petah Tikva. The lecture was broadcast live, attracting a wide audience interested in the solemn day commemorating the destruction of the Temples.
In related Tisha B'Av events, Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv's disciple, Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein, shared a personal and moving story about the Baba Sali, highlighting the spiritual significance of the day. Additionally, over 2,000 Jews, including notable figures such as Sharren Haskel, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and others, ascended to pray at the Temple Mount on the morning of Tisha B'Av, underscoring the day's importance in contemporary religious life.
The events reflect the deep religious and communal engagement with Tisha B'Av, combining traditional study, personal testimony, and public prayer at significant holy sites.
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