Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens recently observed Tisha B’Av — the saddest day on the Jewish calendar — in a memorable and uplifting way.
The community gathered for a moving reading of Eicha, reflecting on the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash and praying for its rebuilding. Then, after fasting for 24 hours, Minyanaires returned for the closing prayers and the Iron Man Competition.
Chabad believes that caring for our physical health is also a spiritual responsibility. So immediately after the fast concluded, everyone dropped into push-up position for the Second Annual Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens Iron Man Contest.
One by one, participants tapped out as the push-up count climbed higher and higher. After an impressive 58 push-ups, only one competitor remained. Congratulations to this year’s Tisha B’Av Iron Man champion: Dr. Michael Black!
