Emanuel Congregation
August 8th: Tu B'Av "Day of Love" BBQ
Tu B'Av is a day of joy that follows Tisha B’Av by six days and contrasts with the sadness of Tisha B'Av. Tu B'Av does not have many established religious rituals associated with its celebration except that Tachanun is not said—either at mincha the day before or on the day itself—and a bride and groom traditionally do not fast if their wedding falls on Tu B'Av. These customs commemorate the happy events that occurred in the history of the Jewish People.
In modern times, it has become a romantic Jewish holiday among secular Jews who mostly see it as the Jewish equivalent of Valentine’s Day. After experiencing a surge in popularity in the modern state of Israel, Israelis prefer to celebrate love on Tu B'Av and North American Jewish organizations throw celebrations and offer teachings on Tu B'Av. It serves as a day for matchmaking, weddings, and proposing, but also for increasing Torah study. Tu B'Av is more popular than Valentine's Day since secular Jews and Haredi celebrate Tu B'Av while Haredi are less likely to be aware of Valentine's Day.
Konnichiwa!
This August, we are celebrating the home cooking of Japan.
Grilled Japanese BBQ bowls including things like carrots, cucumber, Daikon radish, edamame, and spring salad mix with a tasty Shoyu mayo dressing.
They are topped with your choice of BBQ skirt steak, grilled BBQ salmon, or grilled endive.
A side of Asazuke (lightly pickled vegetables) will also be included with all meals.
Dinner Registration Form
August 8th, 2025
To Go Pick Up: 5:30 p.m.
Shabbat Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Services immediately following
Entrée Options
Meat
BBQ Skirt Steak
Fish
BBQ Grilled Salmon
Veg
Grilled Endive
Sides
Asazuke (lightly pickled vegetables)
