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To Be'Ab 2016
An ancient Jewish holiday that’s been revived in modern-day Israel (and pockets of America), Tu B’Av began as a joyous matchmaking day before falling into near-obscurity for almost 19 centuries. In recent times, it’s been reclaimed as a holiday similar to Valentine’s Day and is considered an auspicious day for weddings or marriage proposals.
On this day of love, some women dress in white, much as they did in the second century, when they took part in a courtship dance in the vineyards. Many lovebirds will exchange flowers and chocolates, celebrate in Israel’s restaurants and bars or attend love-themed parties.
Today’s Doodle captures the romantic spirit of of Tu B’Av, which falls on the 15th day of the Hebrew month Av, and begins at sundown on Thursday, August 18th, the night of the full moon.
An ancient Jewish holiday that’s been revived in modern-day Israel (and pockets of America), Tu B’Av began as a joyous matchmaking day before falling into near-obscurity for almost 19 centuries. In recent times, it’s been reclaimed as a holiday similar to Valentine’s Day and is considered an auspicious day for weddings or marriage proposals.
On this day of love, some women dress in white, much as they did in the second century, when they took part in a courtship dance in the vineyards. Many lovebirds will exchange flowers and chocolates, celebrate in Israel’s restaurants and bars or attend love-themed parties.
Today’s Doodle captures the romantic spirit of of Tu B’Av, which falls on the 15th day of the Hebrew month Av, and begins at sundown on Thursday, August 18th, the night of the full moon.
