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tisha b'ab

 

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Noun tisha b'ab has 1 sense
  1. Tishah b'Av, Tishah b'Ab, Tisha b'Av, Tisha b'Ab, Ninth of Av, Ninth of Ab, Fast of Av, Fast of Ab - (Judaism) a Jewish fast day commemorating the destruction of the temples in Jerusalem
    --1 is a kind of Jewish holy day

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Tisha B'ab

Definition

Tisha B'ab is a Jewish fast day that commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.

Senses

Sense 1: Noun - Jewish Fast Day

Tisha B'ab is observed as a day of mourning and fasting, marked by prayer services and the reading of the Book of Lamentations.

Example Sentence: Many Jews worldwide observe Tisha B'ab by refraining from eating or drinking for the entire duration of the fast.

Sense 2: Noun - Historical Significance

Tisha B'ab serves as a solemn remembrance of other tragedies in Jewish history, such as the expulsion from Spain in 1492.

Example Sentence: During Tisha B'ab, synagogues often organize lectures and discussions to explore the historical significance of this day of mourning.

Sense 3: Adjective - Pertaining to Tisha B'ab

The term "Tisha B'ab" can be used as an adjective to describe anything related to this Jewish fast day.

Example Sentence: The synagogue was adorned with black drapes and dim lighting to create a solemn Tisha B'ab atmosphere.

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