Persevering Past Sadness

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9 Av, 5774

Today is an historically, unspeakably sad day on the Jewish calendars: Tisha B'Av, the 9th day of the Jewish month Av.

The Jewish world is focused on specific prayers today, and on character improvement (a lifelong project) everyday A lot of sad life lessons are on our minds. But Jews optimistically anticipate the Messianic arrival, which is clearly closer than ever with the passage of time.

Persevering past sadness is a responsible, mature response to life's challenges. 

Upbeat thoughts and actions are effective ways to cope with sadness. I'm about to share such a thought.

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BrainTumor Co-Payment Assistance Program Status:

• OPEN to new applicants

You can share that news with people who need it.

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Want more information on how to deal with medical and/or mental health issues? Find out can-do ways to persevere past sadness and into a more pleasant mindset.

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Tisha B'Av Tutorial

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8 Av 5771




Tonight the Jewish people will observe one of the saddest days of the Jewish calendar: the 9th (Tisha) of Av (B'Av). Here's a quick tutorial on what it's about.






If you find going without food for a day problematic to your health, speak to an Orthodox rabbi before Tisha B'Av begins. Judaism does NOT advocate ruining your health/self over religious observances.


On an even happier note, Tisha Bav happens on a Tuesday this year. Tuesday is the day Hashem/GOD referenced creation of the world as "ki tov" (it is good) twice. Tuesday is a manifestation of the sefirah of Tiferet (the kabbalistic emanation of beauty and glory into the universe) and thus Tuesday is a day inclined to success and good fortune! (per R. Adin Steinsalz).


May we earn the merit to be blessed by GOD/HaShem with the end of suffering. Be as decent, compassionate and honest as possible. Turn Tisha B'av turn into a Yom Tov (happy holiday)!



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Face Your Medical Problems with Dignity.
Face Your Future with Optimism.