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The Three Weeks (Tzom Tammuz – Tisha B’Av)
In 5786/2026, The Three Weeks begins with the fast of the 17th of Tammuz, from sunrise to sundown July 2; and climaxes with Tisha B’Av from sundown July 22 to sundown July 23.
About This Holiday
Learn from: Aish (Orthodox) | Chabad (Orthodox) | Exploring Judaism (Conservative) | My Jewish Learning (non-denominational) | Orthodox Union | Reform Judaism
Events
All events listed at Central Time and are on Zoom if no location is noted. Submit an event here.
Pre-Tisha B’av Virtual Lobby Day (Adath Jeshurun, Jewish Earth Alliance) Tuesday, July 21
Annual St. Paul Communal Observance of Tisha B’Av (Beth Jacob, Mt Zion, Temple of Aaron) 8 PM Wednesday, July 22. Mt Zion (1300 Summit Ave, St Paul)
Tisha B’Av Services & Learning (Beth El) 8 PM Wednesday, July 22. Beth El (5225 Barry St W, St Louis Park)
Erev Tisha B’Av Program (Adath Jeshurun, Mayim Rabim) 8:30 PM Wednesday, July 22. Mayim Rabim (4401 York Ave S, Minneapolis)
Further Resources & Reading
How Do I Know If Fasting Is Right? (TC Jewfolk)
Mourning the Destruction of the Temple (Temple of Aaron)
Observing Tisha B’Av with Children (PJ Library)
The Three Weeks and Tisha B’Av (The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust)
Tisha B’Av & Mental Health (The Blue Dove Foundation)
Tisha b’Av Ritual Components (Ritualwell)
Tisha B’Av Source Sheets (Sefaria)
Tu B’Av
In 5786/2026, Tu B’Av is sundown July 28 to sundown July 29.
About This Holiday
Learn from: Chabad (Orthodox) | Exploring Judaism (Conservative) | My Jewish Learning (non-denominational) | Orthodox Union
Events
All events listed at Central Time and are on Zoom if no location is noted. Submit an event here.
Tu B’Av movie night: The Princess Bride under the stars (St Paul Jewish Federation) 7:30 PM Wednesday, July 29. RSVP for location
Annual Summer Party (Chabad YJP) 7 PM Thursday, July 30. LakeHaus Rooftop (3100 W Lake St, Minneapolis) $32-45
Further Resources & Tools
Tu B’Av & Mental Health (The Blue Dove Foundation)
Tu b’Av Ritual Components (Ritualwell)
Tu B’Av Source Sheets (Sefaria)
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