Did You Know? Tu B’Av is a Day for Love
Posted on: August 5, 2009

Today – August 5, or the 15th day of the Jewish month of Av – is Tu B’Av, an ancient Jewish holiday that has been revived as Israel’s answer to St. Valentine’s Day. According to tradition, Tu B’Av marks the day the daughters of the Tribe of Binyamin were allowed to marry the sons of the other tribes, thus bringing love, peace and reconciliation to the people of Israel. In modern Israel, couples exchange gifts, and it’s a popular day for weddings and singles events.  You can find out more at Ynet.