Eikhah and Eikhah Rabbah: Different Responses to the Hurban

Focusing on the books of Eikhah and Eikhah Rabbah, this lecture highlights the differences between Megillat Eikhah and midashic work of Eikhah Rabbah - the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash as portrayed by Chazal. By examining the differences between the books we understand that Chazal's goal in Eikhah Rabbah is to help the nation contend with the destruction and with future tragedies as well.