Commemorate Tisha B’Av

July 22, 2026

6:00 pm

“Master of the Universe- is this what you wanted?” (quote from Legend of Destruction).

On July 22nd, Tisha b’Av, the DMV Reconstructionist Congregations of Oseh Shalom, CJC, Kol HaLev and Mishkan Torah invite you to Oseh Shalom to commemorate the fall of the Temples in Jerusalem in a special way.

In addition to hearing the chanting of Eicha/ Lamentations, we will view the Israeli film, Legend of Destruction, an interpretation of the Talmudic stories about the fall of Jerusalem and the Second Temple. Through this viewing you’ll have the chance to see parallels between the legends of what unfolded over 2000 years ago with what is unfolding in our country and world today. With the discussion afterward, we’ll have the opportunity to explore the power we each have to create a different reality than the destruction and suffering we see around us and anticipate intensifying.

The evening schedule is below, please join us for as much you wish:

6 pm Veggie/ Dairy/ Parve potluck (Tisha b’Av fast begins at 8:30 pm)
6:50 Opening Framing & Chanting of Chapter 1 of Eicha 7:15-8:45
8:45-9:30 Film
9:30 Discussion
9:35 Closing
Chanting of the rest of Eicha

Zoom Link HERE

Everything except for the potluck is hybrid so for those who are participating off-site, you can join us via Zoom.

When you register, you will receive a Zoom link and a link to watch the film which you may watch the film on your own, and then rejoin zoom to participate in the discussion and the rest of the evening. This legendary, relevant film is only accessible as part of a communal screening.

Oseh Shalom is located at 7515 Olive Branch Way, Laurel, MD.

Whether you’ve observed Tisha B’Av for years or are joining for the first time, we invite you to be part of this meaningful communal experience.