Tisha B'av

Gday guys I know this is (charectiristically) a bit late notice but I wanted to wish all well over the fast and to use their Tisha B'av as properly as possible.
Basically, just a quick run down on the rules: no eating, drinking, showers, smearing lotion,physical relations, or leather materials worn.

The theme of the day: is mourning and sadness. Therefore we try not to act too happily by sitting on low stools till tommorow arvo and minimise music and freindly greetings. These are just basic laws, there are more do see your 'Jewish code of law' for more info.

So what are we mourning for: 1st and 2nd temple gone, spies sins, spanish inquisition and world war I which led to holocaust.

Not to be confused with: depression, this is not to lead to depression, rather we hope that the Moshiach will come and it will turn into a Yomtov, and therefore some level of inner hope and optimism should pervade our being.

ok guys, all the best and keep up the blogging!!!