15th Av

The way the generation of desert realised the punishment was finished was because

• Full moon on 15th Av so know they calculated correctly

• From the calendar

• A heavenly voice announced

As long as members of this generation were still alive Hashem

• Didn't provide Bnei Yisroel with water

• Didn't speak in an affectionate way with Moshe

• Didn't speak with Moshe

Marriage between tribes was lifted on:

• 15th Tishrei

• Tu B'shvat

• Tu B'av

Why was there previously a marriage ban?

• It helped with cultural differences

• To ensure land was equally distributed amongst tribes

• To promote marrying within your tribe

Which tribe was permitted to re-enter the community on Tu B'av?

• Reuven

• Shimon

• Yosef

• Binyamin

Who opened the road blocks to Yerushaliyim?

• Eliyhau Hanavi

• King Hoshea Ben Elah

• Elisha

What happened after Shlomo Hamelech passed away:

• Kingdom lived in harmony

• Division between who should be king

• Road blocks were set up by Yeravam Ben Nevot

Purpose of road blocks were:

• To stop people from going to Beit Hamikdash where King of the southern tribes of Israel would be

• Inspire the nation

• Provide a hint for directions to Beit Hamikdash

Which place was the last to remain after the second Beit Hamikdash was destroyed?

• Tiveria

• Tzfat

• Beitar

What Bracha was added to Bentching as a result of miracle?

• Hatov V'hameitv

• Harachaman

• Oseh Shalom