Ninth Day of Av — Hatshi’I B’Av

What does “Hatshi’I B’Av” mean in Hebrew?

Hatshi’I B’Av (התשיעי של אב) means “the Ninth of Av,” referring to the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av. It is a solemn day of fasting and mourning that commemorates major tragedies in Jewish history, especially the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.

The name is made up of “תשעה” (tisha) meaning “nine” and “אב” (Av), the name of the Hebrew month. Together they literally mean “the Ninth of Av.“

These additional Hebrew words and phrases connect to Tisha B’Av and its themes of remembrance, mourning, and hope. Each term offers insight into the history, traditions, and reflections associated with this significant day in the Jewish calendar.

• Book of Lamentations
• Gates of Tears
• Road to Repentance