Menachem Av – Consoling the Father

The literal meaning of "Menachem Av" is "Consoling the Father"; the Jewish people console their Father in Heaven, as it were, "Woe to the Father who exiled His children."; a Jew wishes for consolation during this month, but wants consolation not so much for oneself, but for his Father; this concept is stressed in both Parshas.

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