I've been getting swamped with e-mails and IM's about the historical accuracy of 9 Av events. Even Protocols is getting in on the action.

This is going to take much longer to explain - including the possiblity of adjusting for Hebcal's limitation of 1752. Basically, this is getting way out of hand for blogging right now.

I think this topic of historical accuracy and religious significance of 9 Av will make for a good topic for my 9 Av shiur at the Bridge Shul.

That should also allow me to think things through better and hopefully elliminate the need for several blogs updating or correcting one topic.