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The 17th of Tammuz: A Lesson Beyond History - Rabbi Igal Cohen
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On the 17th of Tammuz, we reflect on a history marked by the destruction of Jerusalem. For 2,000 years, the walls have remained broken, leading us to ask what went wrong. The lesson from the second Temple era is profound: even when study halls were full, the lack of love for one another led to catastrophe. As the Vilna Gaon teaches, our faith is truly measured by how we treat our fellow human beings. May this day inspire us to build with kindness. @anafeam #jewishwisdom #jewishthought #jewishtiktok #rabbi #17thoftammuz #fast #temple #jewishshorts #tammuz #hidabroot
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The fast of the 17th of Tammuz.
2,000 years, 2,000 years and Jerusalem
still has not been rebuilt.
In the second temple era, people studied
Torah with zeal. They learned, they
strengthened themselves, the study halls
were full.
But there was one problem there. They
hated one another.
Destruction. How much blood was spilled
in Jerusalem like rivers?
The Vilna Gaon says, "A person who
observes Torah and commandments, but
hates his fellow, is worse than someone
who, God forbid, commits more serious
transgressions, but has faith in God."