Presented by Rabbi Lauren Tuchman
Join us for an enlightening lecture delving into the religious and spiritual significance of Tisha b'Av. We will embark on a journey of reflection, discovery, and renewal, exploring Tisha b'Av and its enduring relevance in our post-October 7th reality.
Traditionally, Tisha b'Av is a day of mourning and introspection, commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem and other tragedies throughout Jewish history.
Our exploration will center around the third haftarah of Tochecha, read on the Shabbat preceding Tisha b'Av. We will navigate these profound texts, examining their historical context and unpacking their timeless messages. And, we will ponder the role of Tisha b'Av in shaping our religious identity and understanding of self.
Moreover, given our contemporary challenges and tragedies, our discussion will be fluid and responsive as we engage with a wealth of new commentary and perspectives on the ever-evolving challenging situations in Israel and in the diaspora.
Registration for this program is closed. You can enjoy the recording of this talk, and many others on our Program Recording Archive.
Rabbi Lauren Tuchman is a sought after speaker, spiritual leader and educator. Ordained by The Jewish Theological Seminary in 2018, she is, as far as she is aware, the first blind woman in the world to enter the rabbinate.
She provides consulting to individuals and organizations across the Jewish community on a variety of matters pertinent to disability access and inclusion.
Rabbi Tuchman was named as one of the Jewish Week‘s 36 under 36 for her innovative leadership concerning inclusion of Jews with disabilities in all aspects of Jewish life. In 2017, she delivered an ELI Talk entitled We All Were At Sinai: The Transformative Power of Inclusive Torah.