Worshippers arrived at the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem to sit on the ground and read the Book of Lamentations and other kinot on the day of mourning for the destruction of the Temple

Worshippers arrived at the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem to sit on the ground and read the Book of Lamentations and other kinot on the day of mourning for the destruction of the…

Tisha B'Av is first and foremost a fast day, during which Jews abstain from all food and water for approximately 25 hours, from sunset until nightfall the next day.