Batei Mikdash known as the three weeks. This mourning will continue until Tisha B'av, when we will fast for the destruction of the Batei Mikdash. Tisha B'Av is bracketed by two haftarot from Sefer Yeshayahu. On the shabbat before Tisha B'Av, commonly known as "Shabbat Chazon," we read the introduction to Sefer Yeshayahu. On the shabbat after Tisha B'Av, we read the haftarah of "Nachamu nachamu ami." The haftarah of Chazon refers to Bnei Yisrael's iniquities, whereas the haftarah of Nachamu refers to their coming redemption. Despite this seeming dissonance, they are connected to each other and to Tisha B'Av.
How Does One Recite Havdala when Tisha B'av Occurs Right After Shabbat?
By Rabbi Eliezer Lerner
(MMY Teacher)
How does one recite Havdala when Tish'a B'av occurs right after Shabbat? The Gemara Brachot (20b) states that the mitzvah of Kiddush is a Torah obligation derived from the pasuk: "Zachor et Yom HaShabbat L'kadsho". However, the nature of the mitzvah of Havdala is unclear. The Rambam (Hilchot Shabbat 29:1) writes that Havdala is also a mitzvah from the Torah, derived from the very same pasuk. Kiddush and Havdala are two parts of the same mitzvah. The Maggid Mishne comments that there are those who disagree with the Rambam and claim that Havdala is a Rabbinic obligation.
The most noticeable quality when speaking to Jenny is her warmth. Whether you are a teacher, student, friend, or family member, Jenny's kind smile and soft spoken voice makes you feel at home.
Originally from Cherry Hill, NJ, Jenny made aliyah after learning at Shaalvim for Women. Jenny has been passionate about teaching since 6th grade after having a wonderful teacher and knew she wanted to go into education. She went on to study at Michlalah Jerusalem College for Women and earned her degree in education. While studying, she worked as a madricha at Tiferet where she built lasting relationships with the students. In 2009, Jenny married her husband Josh who has also became an important member of the MMY family.
I had the privilege of learning in MMY in 2004/2005, one of the most influential, enjoyable and exciting years of my life! I made friends with people from all over the world, some of whom are still amongst my closest friends.
After leaving MMY, I began studying Economics at London's City University. As much as I enjoyed university, my true passion was in community work and Jewish Education - two major influences as a direct result from my time in MMY. After marrying my husband in 2007, and the birth of our son in 2009, a work opportunity for my husband presented itself in Hong Kong. Having lived my entire life in my beloved Golders Green community in London, it seemed that I would be moving to half way across the world to a very different Jewish community in Asia. We agreed we would give it a shot as a short-term experience, a stepping-stone for our family before settling in Israel.
