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The Three Weeks (Tzom Tammuz – Tisha B’Av)
In 5786/2026, The Three Weeks begins with the fast of the 17th of Tammuz, from sunrise to sundown July 2; and climaxes with Tisha B’Av from sundown July 22 to sundown July 23.
About This Holiday
Learn from: Aish (Orthodox) | Chabad (Orthodox) | Exploring Judaism (Conservative) | My Jewish Learning (non-denominational) | Orthodox Union | Reform Judaism
Events
All events listed at Eastern Time and are on Zoom if no location is noted. Submit an event here.
Dinner and Discussion: The Temple, Today (Chabad YJP) 7 PM Tuesday, July 21. Chabad YJP (2065 Maple Ave)
Further Resources & Reading
In All of Our Feelings: The Importance of Tisha B’av in our Experience of Judaism (Cincy Jewfolk)
How Do I Know If Fasting Is Right? (Cincy Jewfolk)
Mourning the Destruction of the Temple (Temple of Aaron)
Observing Tisha B’Av with Children (PJ Library)
The Three Weeks and Tisha B’Av (The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust)
Tisha B’Av & Mental Health (The Blue Dove Foundation)
Tisha b’Av Ritual Components (Ritualwell)
Tisha B’Av Source Sheets (Sefaria)
Tu B’Av
In 5786/2026, Tu B’Av is sundown July 28 to sundown July 29.
About This Holiday
Learn from: Chabad (Orthodox) | Exploring Judaism (Conservative) | My Jewish Learning (non-denominational) | Orthodox Union
Events
All events listed at Eastern Time and are on Zoom if no location is noted. Submit an event here.
Summer Social (Chabad YJP) 6:30 PM Thursday, July 30. Chabad YJP (2065 Maple Ave)
Love Carnival: A Celebration of Tu B’Av (elech) 6 PM Sunday, August 2. Not Your Average Paint and Sip (2809 Woodburn Ave)
Further Resources & Tools
Tu B’Av & Mental Health (The Blue Dove Foundation)
Tu b’Av Ritual Components (Ritualwell)
Tu B’Av Source Sheets (Sefaria)