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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 472

Tu B'Av

Ziv Abud (in red) stages a romantic Tu B'av dinner for one to call attention to the plight of her partner Eliya Cohen, who is held hostage in Gaza, August 18, 2024. (Screenshot, Instagram, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
August 19, 2024, 10:44 am
Partner of Gaza hostage highlights absence with staged Tu B’Av dinner on Tel Aviv beach
Ziv Abud sets up a romantic dinner for two on the Tel Aviv Promenade, but instead of sitting opposite her partner Eliya Cohen, she faced an empty chair
By ToI Staff
A post shared on Instagram by rescued hostage Noa Argamani recalls previous Tu B'Av celebrations with her partner Avinatan Or, who remains captive in Gaza, August 18, 2024. (Screenshot: Instagram; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
August 18, 2024, 10:47 pm
On eve of Tu B’Av, Noa Argamani wishes for ‘days full of love’ with abducted partner
In message posted on Instagram, rescued hostage reminisces about previous times she celebrated the Jewish holiday of love with partner Avinatan Or, who remains captive in Gaza
By ToI Staff
Illustrative - An Orthodox Jewish wedding. (Yaakov Lederman/Flash90)
August 18, 2024, 2:43 pm
Half of Israeli Jews would prefer to marry in non-Orthodox wedding ceremonies — poll
Two-thirds of public backs lifting Chief Rabbinate’s monopoly on Jewish weddings to include Reform, Conservative, civil ceremonies; only ultra-Orthodox, far-right voters oppose
By ToI Staff
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Aleeza Ben Shalom Matchmaking Event at Nefesh B'Nefesh Aliyah Campus, Photo Credit - Nefesh B'Nefesh
August 2, 2023, 12:56 pm
Why Olim are likely to find love
Olim are deeply passionate people, according to matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom of Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaking. This is why many Olim find love while immigrating with the help of Nefesh B’Nefesh.
By Aviva Gat
Mark Eliyahu will bring 'About Love' to the Israel Festival in honor of Tu B'Av, Israel's Valentine's Day, on August 1, 2023 (Carlos Yanez)
July 31, 2023, 10:32 am
Mark Eliyahu lines up Rita, Shai Tsabari and more for Tu B’Av concert
A mix of cultures and music appears in ‘About Love,’ an Israel Festival performance under Jerusalem skies
By Jessica Steinberg
Israelis protest being separated from their significant others outside the residence of the foreign minister by having solo romantic picnics on the eve of Tu B'Av, the Jewish day celebrating love. The signs read, "We also want to embrace our loved ones. Open the skies for them. Families want to be together." (Courtesy: Plia Kettner via JTA)
August 8, 2020, 4:15 pm
Together, alone: Israel’s closed borders, marriage rules forcing couples apart
Some partnerships and families not recognized by Jerusalem authorities have been unable to unite for months, and the Israelis have begun to push for change in the halls of power
By Ben Sales
Canadian diva Celine Dion canceled her 2023 concert in Tel Aviv to due to health problems (Courtesy Shuki Weiss)
October 6, 2019, 5:24 pm
Celine Dion adds second summer concert date in Tel Aviv
Las Vegas diva will perform on August 4 and 5, 2020, in the city’s Park Hayarkon
By Jessica Steinberg
15 lucky couples will get to propose marriage against the backdrop of Tel Aviv's City Hall, decorated for the upcoming Tu B'Av, Israel's version of Valentine's Day (Courtesy City of Tel Aviv-Jaffa)
August 5, 2019, 12:12 am
For this challenge, all you have to say is ‘I do’
Tel Aviv gives lovers the chance to pop the question in style on the eve of Tu B’Av, Israel’s Valentine’s Day
By Jessica Steinberg
Tel Aviv couples are invited to show their love in Kissing Spots, set up for Tu B'Av, Israel's Valentine's Day, which began Thursday night, July 26 and continues through Friday, July 27 (Courtesy Guy Yechiely)
July 27, 2018, 4:03 pm
Tel Aviv celebrates Tu B’Av and couplehood with Kissing Spots
Grab your partner and plant one at these giant, hot-pink picture frames set against the backdrop of the beach
By Jessica Steinberg
Bride and groom take wedding pictures at the Western Wall in Judaism's Old City. April 13, 2011. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
August 7, 2017, 4:54 pm
Israeli couples embrace a rabbinical prenup
Almost 2,000 pairs have signed Agreement of Love designed to prevent Jewish legal obstacles in event of divorce
By JTA
(Lior Zaltzman)
August 3, 2017, 2:55 am
6 Jewish podcasts that will make you rethink love
These touching podcasts are suggested in honor of Tu b’Av, also known as ‘The Jewish Day of Love,’ coming up next week
By Lior Zaltzman
A Jewish wedding in a West End synagogue, London in 1969. (Nick Hale/Getty Images)
February 15, 2017, 2:11 am
5 Jewish love stories for Valentine’s Day
A look back at unique tales of romance from this past century
By Josefin Dolsten
Daniel Behrman and Jenna Kruger met at a weekend conference in Jerusalem through their Masa internship programs. They are to marry in September 2016 (Courtesy of Behrman and Kruger/via JTA)
August 19, 2016, 4:05 pm
For ‘Jewish Valentine’s Day,’ meet 5 couples who found love on Israel trips
The Land of Milk and Honey served as matchmaker for these diverse Diaspora Jews
By Gabe Friedman
Rachel Sharansky Danziger
August 19, 2016, 3:13 pm
Rachel Sharansky Danziger
Tu B’Av love is a long-term relationship
Some historical perspective to replace the teddy bears, hearts and balloons with real commitment to the Jewish People
Illustrative wedding photo. (JTA)
August 18, 2016, 3:38 am
Young Israelis in no hurry to get married, new data shows
According to Central Bureau of statistics, percentage of single men and women aged 25-29 on the rise
By ToI Staff
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