'We mustn't give in to terror,' says firebrand lawmaker, as police aim to prevent escalation at flashpoint Jerusalem site during Israeli operation in Gaza

Organizer calls the muted, melancholic service a 'corrective experience' after last year's reading of the Book of Lamentations was overrun by ultra-Orthodox extremists

Police minister says forces will ensure public safety in the capital for annual day of fast, which comes this year during the latest outbreak of violence

After zealots overran egalitarian prayers, PM stressed non-Orthodox Jews' right to worship at site, but that will only be proven if cops quash such interruptions on Saturday night

Fast day features uptick in Jewish visitors to flashpoint site that's been at center of recent violence waves, leading IDF to leave border town closures in place through weekend

On Tisha B’Av the custom is to sit on the floor and grieve for the loss of the Holy Temple. Equated to having the body of a loved one dead on the floor in front of us.

“Magical Awakenings reveals how turning to prayer offers a comprehensive toolbox for all aspects of life in this most auspicious time during Tisha B’av and the Nine Days.

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Herzog says he is saddened to hear of disruption of Tisha B’Av prayer service held by Conservative Movement; Lapid: Extremists 'desecrated' holy day

Statement appears to be at odds with status quo at the site, under which Jews are allowed to visit but not pray; spokesman for police minister claims there is 'no change in policy'