Tu B’av

The 15th day of Av is both an ancient and modern holiday.

A historical perspective on the Jewish holiday of love.

How Tu B’Av, the “Jewish Valentine’s Day,” can prepare us for Yom Kippur.

Celebrating Romantic Love

Tu B'Av carries an important lesson for modern relationships.

Last night marked the beginning of the holiday of Tu B’Av. If you’ve never heard of it, you’re not alone. ...

Dear Rabbi,I’m getting married! And I’m wondering if you’ll officiate. The wedding will be before sunset on Saturday and, well, ...

Our hearts are heavy.This past Thursday evening marked the onset of Tu B’Av, the traditional Jewish holiday celebrating love. Yet ...

Tu B’Av was once a day when unwed women of Jerusalem dressed in white and congregated in local vineyards to ...

Tu B’Av may be considered a minor Jewish holiday, but it feels especially appropriate to recognize in light of the ...

Sarah is barren, Rachel is barren, Rivka is barren. As a single man, I too am barren, unable to conceive ...

If you’re wondering whether or not Jews should send valentines, give chocolates, and generally “feel the love” when it comes ...

Tu B’Av is a little-known Jewish holiday, coming just six days after the mournful commemoration of tragedy during Tisha B’Av. ...