UPDATED 2022: Links are updated with this year’s videos and new ones are added. Have a meaningful fast. -BCP You’re looking to connect to the meaning of the day. These resources will help. We’ve updated our comprehensive list to bring you all the resources available to inspire us all throughout Tisha B’Av night and day. …
Fast Days
What to Serve to Start the Fast on Shabbos
It’s a tricky meal. It’s shalosh seudos time–when we’re typically serving lighter foods. But it’s also the last meal before the fast. We asked our readers for ideas: what are you serving to start the fast on Shabbos? Besides for ideas, people also sent us some tips, like: It’s not good to have protein before…
Books to Read During the Nine Days
While we may not feel the churban in our everyday lives, reading about some of the tragedies of the Jewish Nation can help put perspective on the Nine Days. We go through the motions: no music, no meat, no swimming… but do we stop and think about what these days mean? Do we begin to…
Does Your Family Have Tish’a B’Av and Yom Kippur Shoes?
It’s time to change out of our leather shoes and sneakers, but does everyone have an appropriate alternative? It’s not a fashion show, but we do need to wear something on our feet. While most of us do have something that works, it’s a good idea to make sure that everyone in the family has…
The Most Essential Tips for an Easy Fast and a Healthy Break-the-Fast
What you eat before and after can really affect how you feel. Here are the secrets Before the fast: Drinks lots and lots of water, as much as possible (2-3 days before the fast) even if you feel you’re about to float off, it’s worth it by the time the fast is well underway. Tap…
Do You Like Fresh Bread at Your Break-the-Fast Meal?
Do you enjoy fresh bread with your meal when you break your fast? These are quick to prepare and best enjoyed while they’re warm. This recipe came via my sister-in-law, who got it from her cousin, who got it from…I don’t know where before that. But what I do know is that’s how good recipes…
12 Dishes You’ll Want to Enjoy for Your Break-the-Fast Meal
Dreaming of food but can’t think straight enough to make a menu and start cooking for break-the-fast? We’ve made it easy. What’s one of the items on your to-do list during a fast day? Is one of them whipping up some comfort foods for after the fast? Here are a couple of suggestions to cook…