Overview

• New York City’s Tu B’Av lineup features a women-only yacht party, white-attire club nights and mixers channeling Tel Aviv nightlife energy.
• Queer and trans gatherings like Jew York City’s speed-dating event offer inclusive spaces for intentional connections.
• Attendees adopt white clothing and circle dancing, evoking Temple-era rituals that symbolize kindness, equality and hope.
• Event hosts observe the formal traditions of omitting the Tachanun prayer and exempting couples marrying on Tu B’Av from fasting.
• The blend of ancient rites and contemporary socials highlights the holiday’s revival as a Jewish Valentine’s Day celebrating love and unity.