Halacha:

Aveilut 

Holidays:

Tisha Bav 

Nach:

Eichah,  Yirmiyahu 

Collections: R' Shvat on the Holidays

Description

People associate the prophet Yirmiyahu with rebuke, threats and castigation, but a reading of Megillat Eicha, surprisingly reveals that here, Jeremiah apparently "turns-around" and suddenly sides with Israel and complains to Hashem! Very interesting and innovative, with important ramifications to nichum aveilim (comforting all mourners).