Tens of Thousands Gather at Western Wall to Mark 1958 Years Since Temple Destruction on Tisha B'Av

What happened

1. 01Tens of thousands prayed at the Western Wall to mark 1958 years since the Temples' destruction.
2. 02Tisha B'Av is the most severe rabbinic fast, observed from sunset to nightfall the next day.
3. 03Worshippers adhered to five afflictions including fasting and refraining from bathing and wearing leather shoes.
4. 04Mourning customs included sitting low and reciting kinnot about historical Jewish tragedies.
5. 05The fast's conclusion featured communal singing and the blessing of the new moon at the Western Wall.
6. 06Food and drink were distributed to those breaking the fast, symbolizing hope and renewal.

Translated and summarized by baba from Now 14, the latest report. Read Now 14’s original