Jewish Futures’ Tisha B’Av programme attracts more than 1,000 participants

More than 1,000 people joined Jewish Futures for its Tisha B’Av programme last week in person and online.

The evening commenced with a moving rendition of Kinnos, setting the tone for the night’s profound experiences. Attendees listened to an array of inspirational singing and engaging stories shared by Jewish Futures Rabbis including Rabbi Klein, Rabbi Roodyn, Rabbi Schiff, and Rabbi Stemmer.

In parallel, a special ladies’ programme was held online in the evening, attracting 320 women seeking a deeper connection to Tisha B’Av. The programme featured an explanatory Eicha service, followed by powerful insights from Jewish Futures’ female educators, including Rebbetzen Roodyn, Adina Strom, and Rebbetzen Shalvie Friedman.

The next day Jewish Futures ran a thought-provoking day which included a screening of “The Survivor’s Revenge,” recounting the heroic tale of Holocaust Survivor Josef Lewkowiz’s courageous journey to survival.

Following the screening, participants watched “Picking up the Fragments,” a conversation between Rabbi Naftali Schiff and Rabbi Leo Dee. The discussion provided profound insights into the significance of Tisha B’Av, suffering and its relevance in modern times, leaving attendees with a renewed appreciation for the importance of remembrance and commemoration.