In a world too often marked by hatred, division, and fear of the “other,” the ancient Jewish celebration of Tu B’Av calls us back to love. This sixth volume in AJR’s series of holiday supplements, edited by Dr. Ora Horn Prouser and Rabbi Menachem Creditor, gathers voices of Torah, poetry, prayer, reflection, and art to meet this urgent moment with courage and tenderness. Once known as a day when partners expressed love and commitment, Tu B’Av has become a broader celebration of human connection, communal belonging, Jewish resilience, and hope. These offerings lift up love between individuals, love of the Jewish people, love of Israel, and love as a sacred force in Jewish life. In the face of antisemitism, xenophobia, racism, homophobia, transphobia, and all forms of dehumanization, this supplement affirms that love is not naïve. Love is spiritual resistance. Love is a communal practice. Love is a Jewish response. Together, these pieces invite us to bring the brightness of love into our lives and public spaces, declaring that even in a time of hatred, the Jewish People continue to celebrate hope, connection, and life.
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