Tisha B’Av commemorates several catastrophes, most notably the destruction of both Batei Mikdash (Holy Temples). A main component of the day is the recitation of kinnos (elegies), which is meant to help us grieve over this tragedy. This book attempts to enhance the reader’s spiritual and emotional connection to the kinnos by explaining the theme and message behind each kinnah, often with English commentary alongside the Hebrew text.
Meaningful Kinnos is based on shiurim and writings of Rabbi Yisroel Riesmann, Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Rabbi Jacob J. Shachter, Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz, Rabbi Noach Oelbaum, Rabbi Yaacov Haber, Rabbi Dovid Gottlieb, Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky, and Rabbi Hershel Schachter.
Written in an easy-to-read format, Meaningful Kinnos is concise yet comprehensive. By including the text of all the kinnos recited both in the evening and morning, as well as Megillas Eicha and the Torah reading for Tisha B’Av, this book contains everything
