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ט״ו בְּאָב
Tu B'Av 5786
The Jewish Day of Love
Tu B'Av, the 15th of Av, is one of the most joyous days on the Jewish calendar and is often called 'the Jewish Valentine's Day' or 'the Jewish Day of Love.' Falling just six days after Tisha B'Av, it serves as a deliberate counterpoint to that day of mourning, marking the swing from communal grief back to celebration. The Mishnah (Ta'anit 4:8) calls Tu B'Av one of the two happiest days of the Jewish year, alongside Yom Kippur. On this day in ancient times, unmarried women would dress in white garments (borrowed so as not to embarrass those without their own) and dance in the vineyards near Jerusalem, where young men would come to find a match. The day also commemorates several joyous events: the lifting of the prohibition on intertribal marriage, the end of the desert generation's dying, the resumption of the daily tamid offering after the breaking of the Bar Kochba revolt, and the burial of those killed at Beitar. In modern Israel, Tu B'Av has become a popular date for weddings, engagements, and romantic celebrations.
Tu B'Av Traditions
How Jews observe Tu B'Av around the world.
Considered one of the happiest days of the Jewish calendar, on par with Yom Kippur in joy according to the Mishnah
Wearing white garments, recalling the ancient custom of unmarried women dancing in vineyards in white
A popular day for engagements, weddings, and romantic celebrations in modern Israel and the diaspora
Tachanun (penitential prayer) is omitted on Tu B'Av, as on other festive days
Many couples mark their anniversary on Tu B'Av or hold reaffirmation ceremonies
Acts of matchmaking (shidduch) are considered especially auspicious on this day
Restaurants and venues often host romantic dinners, date-night specials, and engagement-friendly menus
Brachah of fruit trees: in some communities the day is also a thanksgiving for the wood used in the Temple altar
Tu B'Av Food Guide
Traditional foods and where to find them.
Kosher Date-Night Dining
Tu B'Av is one of the most popular nights of the summer for kosher fine-dining reservations. Couples celebrate with steakhouse dinners, sushi tasting menus, or upscale Mediterranean. Reservations should be made well in advance at popular kosher restaurants in Brooklyn, Lakewood, Teaneck, Miami, and Los Angeles.
Find nearbyWedding and Engagement Menus
Tu B'Av is one of the most popular days of the year for Jewish weddings and engagement parties. Kosher caterers and event venues book months in advance for the day. Engagement parties often feature wine, fruit, and a sweet table to symbolize the sweetness of the union.
Find nearbySymbolic Sweets
Honey, dates, figs, and other sweet fruits associated with love and the Land of Israel are popular on Tu B'Av. Some families prepare a special seudah (festive meal) with these foods as a reminder of the day's themes of love and renewal.
Find nearbyWine and Grape Products
The ancient Tu B'Av celebrations took place in vineyards, and wine remains a key part of the day's symbolism. Kosher wineries often release special bottlings around Tu B'Av, and the day is a popular time for kosher wine tastings and pairing dinners.
Find nearbyKashrut Notes for Tu B'Av
Tu B'Av is a joyous day, not a fast or restricted day; all normal kosher dining and celebrations are permitted
Weddings on Tu B'Av are particularly auspicious; the day often books out among kosher venues and caterers months in advance
Tachanun and other penitential prayers are omitted from the daily service in honor of the joy of the day
Because the day follows the Three Weeks mourning period, many use it as the first opportunity to schedule joyous events that were avoided during Bein HaMetzarim
Find Kosher Food for Tu B'Av
Browse certified kosher restaurants, bakeries, and caterers in your city.
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Tu B'Av FAQs
Common questions about Tu B'Av 5786.
When is Tu B'Av 2026?
Tu B'Av 2026 falls on Wednesday, July 29 (the 15th of Av, 5786). The day begins at sundown on Tuesday, July 28 and continues through the following day. It is a particularly popular date for weddings, engagement parties, and romantic celebrations.
What is Tu B'Av?
Tu B'Av (literally 'the 15th of Av') is a minor Jewish holiday with major joyous significance. The Mishnah identifies it as one of the two happiest days of the Jewish year alongside Yom Kippur. Historically, it commemorates several events including the lifting of the prohibition on intertribal marriage, the end of the desert generation's dying, and the resumption of the daily tamid offering. In ancient times, unmarried women would dance in white in the vineyards near Jerusalem on this day, seeking matches. In modern times, Tu B'Av has been embraced as a Jewish day of love.
Is Tu B'Av the Jewish Valentine's Day?
Tu B'Av is often called the Jewish Day of Love or the Jewish Valentine's Day, but the comparison is loose. Tu B'Av predates Valentine's Day by thousands of years and is rooted in ancient Israel's matchmaking traditions rather than the Roman or Christian origins of February 14. In modern Israel, Tu B'Av has become a popular day for engagements, weddings, and romantic gestures, often marked by flowers, romantic dinners, and time spent in nature.
Why is Tu B'Av so happy?
Tu B'Av is happy for several reasons combined. The Talmud (Ta'anit 30b-31a) lists six historic events that occurred on this day: the lifting of the ban on intertribal marriage, the end of the desert generation's deaths, the lifting of restrictions on the daughters of Tzelafchad's marriages, the political reconciliation of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, the resumption of the daily offering, and the burial of those killed at Beitar. The day also marks the turn from the long-day-short-night summer toward shorter days, when nights become more conducive to Torah study.
Can you have a wedding on Tu B'Av?
Yes, and many couples specifically choose Tu B'Av for their wedding. The day is considered especially auspicious for marriage because of its associations with the ancient matchmaking traditions and its joyous character. Following the somber Three Weeks and Tisha B'Av, Tu B'Av is often the first day on which weddings are scheduled after the mourning period, making it one of the most popular wedding days of the summer.
What do you eat on Tu B'Av?
There are no specific food requirements for Tu B'Av, but many families and couples celebrate with romantic kosher dinners, sweet foods symbolizing love (honey, dates, figs), and wine. The day's connection to vineyards makes wine pairings popular, and kosher wineries often release special bottlings around the holiday. Restaurants frequently offer Tu B'Av date-night specials and prix-fixe menus.
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