Discover Tu B’Av, the Jewish Holiday of Love

Sunday night, August 18, 2024, is the start of Tu B’Av, or the 15th of the Hebrew month of Av, ending at sundown on Monday, August 19. This unique and lesser-known Jewish holiday celebrates couples and romantic love, for Judaism’s very own Love Day.

Everything You Didn’t Know About the Kippah

The kippah, yarmulke, skullcap: It’s the most famous Jewish item, yet often one of the least understood. Where does it come from, and what does it mean? Who is supposed to or allowed to wear it, and when? Read on for our astonishing kippah facts!