Halacha:

Kohanim 

History:

Bayit Sheni 

Holidays:

Tisha Bav 

Collections: Kinnah 10 - Eicha Yashva

References: Taanit: 17a ,  Taanit: 27a  

Description

A look at themes of two kinot - one that lists the 24 families of Kohanim, and another that treats Bilha and Zilpa as equals of Rachel and Leah - as reflections of major, and unreconciled, themes of Jewish history. (Thanks to R. Daniel Yolkut for the readings on the mishmarot kehuna)