Denver Jewish Community Observes Tisha B’Av with Call for Gaza Ceasefire
Members of Denver's Jewish community gathered in front of Union Station to observe the Jewish holiday of Tisha B'Av, incorporating Jewish songs and the presence of Palestinian flags, which served as a call to end the war in Gaza.
Denver, CO, July 23, 2026 —
Denver, CO – Members of Denver’s Jewish community congregated in front of Union Station on Tisha B’Av, a Jewish day of mourning, to observe the holiday and express a desire for peace in Gaza.
The gathering incorporated traditional Jewish songs as part of the observance. In a notable display, Palestinian flags were present among the attendees, signifying a call to end the ongoing war in Gaza.
Tisha B’Av commemorates the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem and has historically been a day of sorrow and remembrance for the Jewish people. This year’s observance in Denver took on an additional dimension, with participants using the occasion to advocate for an end to the conflict in Gaza.
The specifics regarding the number of attendees, the exact duration of the gathering, and any further actions or statements made by the group were not provided in the summary.
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