The Book of Lamentations

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Reading Megillat Eicha is overwhelming, to say the least. It plunges us into a world where God's fury towards the Jews is starkly evident in punishing them for their sins. The scenes are vividly graphic, the themes distressingly clear. But in contrast to the direct - yet tragic - message, the writing is incredibly complex and confusing.

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Topic
  • Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
Setting
  • After School and Beyond
  • Camp
  • Congregational Learning
  • Day Schools and Yeshivas
  • Teen Engagement

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