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Tens of Thousands Expected at Western Wall for Tisha B'Av Fast Observance
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First reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago
What happened
Tisha B'Av fast begins Wednesday evening, with tens of thousands gathering at the Western Wall to mourn Jerusalem's destruction 1,956 years ago. The fast times vary by city, and synagogues will hold traditional readings throughout the day.
- 01Tisha B'Av fast starts Wednesday evening, marking 1,956 years since the Second Temple's destruction.
- 02Tens of thousands expected at the Western Wall to read the Book of Lamentations.
- 03Synagogues nationwide will conduct readings of Lamentations and kinnot throughout the day.
- 04Fast start and end times vary by city, with Jerusalem's fast from 19:47 to 20:12.
- 05Additional related topics include government fasting tips and a synagogue theft incident.
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