Tu B’Av 26 articles

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Tu B’Av is a joyous day on which the unmarried girls would don white garments and dance in the vineyards. Several reasons are given why we celebrate Tu B’Av.

“Nachamu, Nachamu Ami”: But Has Anything Really Changed?
“Nachamu, Nachamu Ami”: But Has Anything Really Changed?
Jul 21, 2021
By Rabbi Yossi Goldin
The Joy of Tu B’Av
The Joy of Tu B’Av
Jul 21, 2021
By Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz
Tu B’Av in Halacha and Hashkafa
Tu B’Av in Halacha and Hashkafa
Jul 21, 2021
By Rabbi Hershel Schachter
The Mystery and Majesty of Tu B’Av
The Mystery and Majesty of Tu B’Av
Aug 10, 2020
By Rabbi Shimshon Nadel
Tu b’Av: Ksiva V’Chasima Tova!
Tu b’Av: Ksiva V’Chasima Tova!
The astounding revelation of the Munkatcher To receive source sheets for any of Rabbi Glatstein’s shiurim, please email rabbiglatsteinsourcesheets@gmail.com Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
Aug 5, 2020
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
The Five Events of Tu B’Av and the Five Events of Tisha B’Av
The Five Events of Tu B’Av and the Five...
Aug 5, 2020
By Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz
Insights into Tu B’Av
Insights into Tu B’Av
Download the mekorot here Recorded at OU Israel’s L’Ayla Rosh Chodesh Women’s Event
Jul 16, 2018
By Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz
Yom Kippur, Tu B’Av, and Purim
Yom Kippur, Tu B’Av, and Purim
The mishna says that Tu B’Av and Yom Kippur are the happiest days of the year. Why isn’t  Purim included? What is the difference between Yom Kippur and Tu B’Av on...
Oct 3, 2017
By Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer
Love Breathing Through
Love Breathing Through
The Gemara in Taanis lists several reasons why Tu B’Av is a joyous day. What is the common denominator between all the reasons?
Aug 7, 2017
By Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer
Shira Smiles on Tu b’Av
Shira Smiles on Tu b’Av
The Gemara gives 6 reasons why Tu B’Av is celebrated. Many events have occurred that are greater than these. Why don’t these other events merit holidays as well? How can we make...
Aug 6, 2017
By Shira Smiles

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