“Tisha B’Av is Judaism’s day of mourning. We remember the destruction of the First and Second Temples, as well as other tragedies that have shaped Jewish history.
It is a day for telling the truth about loss.
At Dayenu, we understand Tisha B’Av as an invitation to confront the realities of the climate crisis with honesty and courage — to acknowledge what is being lost, to care for one another through uncertainty, and to strengthen our commitment to a thriving future.
In a time of worsening extreme weather, ecological disruption, and climate injustice, Tisha B’Av offers a spiritual framework for grief, resilience, and collective responsibility.”
Tisha B’Av reminds us that acknowledging these feelings is not a distraction from action, but often the beginning of it. Jewish history teaches us that destruction is never the end of the story.
Again and again, communities have found was to rebuild, reimagine, and renew. As we face the realities of the climate crisis, may Tisha B’Av help us tell the truth about what is happening, deepen our care for one another, and strengthen our collective commitment to creating a just, livable, and sustainable future.
resources: JEWISH SPIRITUAL CARE GUIDES after EXTREME WEATHER
For clergy and communal leaders looking to offer Jewish spiritual sustenance, Torah, and ritual frameworks to support communities in the wake of climate disasters.
A guide for those seeking spiritual support after floods and storms. It offers Jewish spiritual sustenance, Torah, and ritual ideas for community care in the wake of climate disasters.
A guide for those seeking spiritual support after heatwaves and fire. It offers Jewish spiritual sustenance, Torah, and ritual ideas for community care in the wake of climate disasters.
As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, many Jewish communities are asking not only how to respond physically, but also how to respond spiritually and communally.
These resources are designed to help individuals, clergy, congregations, and communities process climate-related experiences, cultivate resilience, and strengthen connection in the aftermath of disruption.
Please note: These are not emergency response or disaster preparedness resources. They are intended for reflection, healing, community-building, and spiritual support before, during, and after climate-related events.
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