TISHA B’AV LESSONS IN JIGZI
Tisha B’Av can be a hard day for kids to connect to, so here are some meaningful JIGs to help them connect to this day.
Thinking about how to teach your kids about Tisha B'Av (9th of Av)?
We have put together meaningful activities for your children for Tisha B'Av.
FREE TISHA B’AV E-BOOK
Our Tisha B’Av e-Book is filled with ideas and resources for engaging
your children in Tisha B’Av learning.
Note: The English e-Book has been updated to be compatible with Jigzi.
(Available in English, Hebrew and French)
Some of our Tisha B'Av blogs packed with insight and ideas:
The Heart Attack of Tisha B'Av
Rabbi Johnny Solomon explains how, like a heart attack, the impact of destruction of the Temples was immediate and debilitating, weakening our national body and soul ever since. This is why the 9th of Av is Judaism’s saddest day. Read more…
Tisha B’Av Teaching and Trauma
Rifki Orzech discusses how sadness was proper for the three sages who cried and laughter was fitting for Rabbi Akiva who had a very different moment of inspiration compared to his companions. Read more…
Useful content on Tisha B'Av
Take a look at the following interesting links from Aleph Beta on Tisha B’Av:
Create your own Tisha B’Av lessons in Jigzi using our GREAT image collection for telling the history of Tisha B’Av and its customs.
