From Ayekka to Eichah: The Hidden Journey from Revelation to Redemption
Published: July 23, 2026
Duration: 51:00
From Ayekka to Eichah: The Hidden Journey from Revelation to
Redemption
“Ayekka, Where are you?”“Eichah”hehIn this Tish’ah BeAb lecture, delivered at the Edmond J. Safra Synagogue in
Manhattan, we explore the first chapter of Megillat Eichah through the lens of
Midrash, Zohar, and Kabbalah. Along the way, we discover how the words , , and trace the spiritual journey of the Jewish people—from Gan Eden to Har Sinai, from the destruction of Yerushalayim to the hope of redemption. The class concludes with a beautiful insight into the unique Syrian custom of beginning the night of...