On Tisha b'Av, we recite The Book of Lamentations (Eicha), which is attributed to the prophet Jeremiah as he witnessed the destruction of the First Temple over 2,500 years ago.

Fasting together as a community, we examine our failings and resolve to strengthen one another in the weeks to come.

HaShomeah Tfillah, God who hears prayers, answer this plea, for your children are in great distress.

Where are we now?
Not in Babylon
Or Spain;
Not in Germany
Or even Russia