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Explanation/Commentary on Kinos by HaRav Soloveichik ZT"L

[Tisha B'Av, 1976]

Kaddish is usually recited after Krias HaTorah. On Tisha B'Av, we don't say Kaddish till after the kinos. On Shabbos to Mussaf though we say Kaddish before the Tefilah but it is still associated with the Krias HaTorah. On Monday and Thursday mornings we say Kaddish immediately after Krias HaTorah. In short, Krias HaTorah requires Kaddish. To Mincha on a Tannis Tzibbur we don't say Kaddish before the Haftorah. We rely on the Kaddish that is recited after returning the Sefer Torah to the Haychol. Tisha B'Av morning is [...]