We are presenting three Tisha B'Av Video classes.
Please access them according to your convenience.
They will be especially meaningful when viewed on Tisha B'Av.
A Tisha B'Av Tikun
Our holy sages tell us that the Beis HaMikdash was destroyed because of "baseless hatred," which was prevalent in the society at that time.
The "baseless hatred" was rooted in the subconscious. It was subtle but it tainted all of their relationships.
In our days, baseless hatred is manifest when one Jew rejects another Jew, and visa versa. For instance, members of one Shul might say, "We are the authentic Jews, whereas those people from the other Shul are misdirected." The various groups disrespect each other, because they perceive anyone who is "different" from them as inferior in their fulfillment of Judasim.
The truth is that just as an army needs infantry soldiers, air force, a tank corp, medics, etc., so too, Klal Yisrael needs the full gamut of observers in order to completely fulfill the Torah!
When you encounter a Jew, who practices Judaism a little different than you, remind yourself that his observance of Judaism is just as important to HaShem as is yours.
Seek the good in him, love him, be his friend, and bring the redemption!
(Based on the Emek HaDvar and Kisvie of the Chofetz Chaim)
