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Reasons given for the destruction of the two Batei Mikdash are neglect of
Torah and baseless hatred. It is forbidden to learn Torah on Tishah b’Av,
since it gladdens the heart, contradicting the essence of the day, which is
sorrow and mourning.
“If there is no Torah, there is no good character” (Avot). Conversely,
“Good character precedes Torah.” The churban of the second Beit
Hamikdash was caused by baseless hatred, as demonstrated in the story of
Kamza and Bar Kamtza. The Sages were also culpable, as they did not
speak up on behalf of Bar Kamtza but continued to eat their meal as if
nothing was amiss.
These Torah Sages were, in some way, lacking good character. This is
why their Torah study did not stand by them and they were indicted for
contributing to the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash.
The Torah is the potion of life and a Code of Ethics. If one does not utilize
his Torah knowledge to advance in good character, his Torah knowledge
is sorely lacking.

The initials of the phrase (ninth Av) are numerically equivalent to
ten. The last letters of the phrase are numerically equivalent to
seven. The sum of these numbers is seventeen, the numerical equivalent
“There were no greater days in Israel than the fifteenth of Av and Yom of the word (good). Torah is the only true good (Avot 6:3), as Mishlei
Kippur.” This saying needs explanation. It implies that Tu b’Av was a (4:2) states, “For a good teaching I have given you; do not forsake My
greater festival than the others. Furthermore, how can we call Yom Torah.” Hashem forbids us from learning Torah on Tishah b’Av because
Kippur, replete with the fear of judgment, a day of joy? it is not fitting to be involved in this ultimate pleasure on a day of
mourning.
Beginning with Tu b’Av, the days begin to get shorter and the nights
longer. People head home earlier and have more time for Torah study, True love is unconditional. Be’ezrat Hashem, we will merit the rebuilding
which gladdens their hearts and fills them with an inner light. This is a of the Beit Hamikdash through increasing our Torah study and improving
cause for great joy. our interpersonal relationships.
Bnei Yisrael in the wilderness ceased dying on this day. Hashem indicated
that these people were now pardoned and ready to enter the Land. This
too, was cause for great joy.