Following the national day of mourning that is Tisha B’av, we have the 15th day of the month, Tu B’av, the Jewish day of love, transitioning from loss to love. Dating back to the Second Temple period (circa 537 - 516 BCE), this was a day dedicated to matchmaking for unmarried Jews. But the textual source for this day offers us a unique insight into the Jewish idea of love, and particularly self-love, with a peculiar comparison to a seemingly unrelated holiday.
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A special learning guide exploring rules for mourning and midrashim about the destruction of the 1st and 2nd Temples.
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For centuries we have marked time by celebrating trees and our connection to the natural world this time of year. Nestled between the darkest days of winter and the blossom of springtime Tu B'Shvat offers us a chance to reconnect with the natural world when we often feel disconnected and cooped up inside. But just as trees are working hard sending nourishment to their roots in preparation for springtime growth, so too do we prepare for our reemergence into the world of activity following months of cautionary life. We invite you to use the Hazon 2021 Tu B'Shvat Haggadah as your guide in this celebration of life, nourishment, and hope.