“Judaism advises not just sexual passion and a partnership, but constant physical encouragement with the one you love.”— Dr. Elliott Malamet

What is Tu b’av and why do we celebrate it? In this Special School of Living Jewishly podcast for Tu b'av, Dr. Elliott Malamet shares the history and symbolism of this romantic holiday. This holiday dedicated to love has long been seen as a day for matchmaking and romance.

It may come as a surprise to some people that Judaism believes in romance, and the constant renewal of a relationship from the initial attraction, which Jewish law mandates must be present in some rudimentary form to the ongoing quest to keep the relationship fresh and vital.

There are five different love languages, words of affirmation, acts of service, gift giving, quality time, and touch. Each of these has an underlying theme, which is commitment. Dr. Elliott Malamet discusses each love language in detail, and how they related to Jewish practice.

Tune into this episode to learn about different and exciting ways to celebrate Tu b’av with your loved ones, and the joy of incorporating love and romance into your daily life.

This‌ ‌episode discusses:‌ ‌

✔ Jewish perspectives on our relationships

✔ The five love languages and their relation to Judaism

✔ Commitment to romantic relationships

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Highlights:‌ ‌

00:01 Intro

00:54 About Tu b’av

01:25 The history of Tu b’av

03:07 Romance in Judaism

04:08 Words of affirmation

05:57 Acts of service

06:34 Gift giving

08:01 Quality time

09:51 Touch and physical contact

12:06 Commitment

12:30 Conclusion

Links:‌ ‌

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