The greatest person ever to walk the face of this planet, Moshe Rabbeinu, was told by Hashem to stop davening.

It's not necessarily about getting a yes; it's about connecting.

How is one to relate to Tisha Bav? We never saw the Beis Hamikdah; we didn't witness what took place then.

Perhaps, however, relating isn't so far-fetched.

When you hang around the right people, you become like them. You take on their characteristics and may even be their successor.

A person has the power to do something that he doesn't have to do. Hashem gave us lots that we must and must not do. When it comes from you, it makes it special.

What is the reason behind not getting married during the three weeks?

It may have a lot to do with what getting married is akin to.

Pinchas not only receives the ultimate reward by living forever, but he also brings peace, just as he did originally.

Biliam was as anti-Avraham as it comes. His body, lust, and whole physical being got the better of him.

Don't be a Bilam.

Balak saw that Bnei Yisrael were victorious in battle against the Emori. He wanted so much to destroy Bnei Yisrael that he made peace with their archenemy.

Miriam passes away, and the well ceases to spring forth water. In her merit, the well came.

Only one person was able to bring the well back to life.

Parah Aduma is called a chok. By the same token, Torah in a way is also a chok. They both have different ways to affect a person.