Haim Watzman “Rejoice with Jerusalem,” says the prophet Isaiah. Recall its destruction whenever you celebrate, says the Psalmist. In two months time we’ll mourn its destruction with the fast of the Ninth of Av; today is Jerusalem Day, Israel’s celebration of its capital city. Both ancient texts and modern realities force us to conceive of [...]
Half-Rejoicing with Jerusalem
June 2nd, 2008 · 4 Comments · Judaism and Religion
Tags: Jerusalem·Jerusalem Day·Ninth of Av·Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi·Talmud

