Lamentations, the Book of

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Lamentations, the Book of: The book of Tanach authored by Jeremiah, lamenting the destruction of the Holy Temple, the suffering the Jews experienced at that time, and the ensuing exile. It is read on Tisha b'Av, the anniversary of the Temples' destruction.

	When was the Book of Lamentations written? By Naftali Silberberg A common misconception is that the Book of Lamentations, which mourns the destruction of first Holy Temple and the ensuing exile of the Jewish nation, was written in reaction to those tragic events. Many paintings depict the prophet Jeremiah, the author ... Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Details » When was the Book of Lamentations written?
	Eichah - Lamentations Library » Classic Texts » The Bible (with Rashi) » Scriptures » Eichah - Lamentations
	The Destruction of the First Holy Temple The tale of Solomon's Temple, Israel's glory, and its eventual debasement. The prophets went unheeded, and the result was a destroyed nation and a burnt house of G-d. Jewish Holidays » The Three Weeks » History » The Destruction of the First Holy Temple
	The Reading of Megilat Eichah The Book of Lamentations by Michoel Slavin The reading of Eichah in the tune it is traditionally chanted on Tishah B’Av. Jewish Holidays » The Three Weeks » Multimedia » The Reading of Megilat Eichah
	Hide and Seek "Where is the Shechina?" we lament "Where is the Shechina?" we lament Kabbalah Online » Weekly Torah » Archives » Devarim - Deuteronomy » Devarim » The Zohar » Hide and Seek

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