It is known as “the celebration of love,” “the day of soulmates.” The Talmud proclaims it as “the happiest day of the year.” Although there are various interpretations as to why Tu B’Av is so special, there is one particular aspect that I find deeply moving…
Tu BeAv — Jewish Holiday — The Celebration of Love
Tu BeAv, which occurs on the 15th of Av (from the evening of Sunday, August 18th until the evening of Monday, August 19th, 2024), takes place forty days before the date of creation.
The 25th of Elul (September 28th, 2024), marks the moment when the Creator’s Light decided that humanity would begin its existence. Kabbalists believe that forty days before each of us comes into the world, it has already been decided who our partner will be.
Thus, forty days before humanity began to exist, on Tu BeAv, this energy was created to unite soulmates.
The Creation of Man
Even before the creation of man, this was the day when the light of all the soulmates created was ignited.
Whether we long to be in a relationship or are in one and seek to improve it, there has never been a better day than Tu BeAv to attract the powerful energy and love of our soulmate.
In general, we think, on an elemental level, that when we unite with our soulmate, it is a day of joy.
However, it is crucial to understand that the Talmud does not call it joyful for the initial moments of connection or the beginning of a relationship, but rather because it is the day that encompasses the entirety of the soulmate relationship itself.
Spiritual Work
It takes 30 or 50 (or even more!) years of spiritual work and growth together to reach this perfect union.
In fact, there is no more important work than the effort we invest in our relationships; the Zohar teaches that it is a blessing to be with someone who pushes us to grow and is willing to be pushed to become the greatest blessing in the world.
According to a teaching of the Kabbalists, when there is discord in a relationship or between husband and wife, this will resonate throughout the universe, creating enmity or amplifying what already exists.
Therefore, we have the responsibility to ensure that our relationships not only grow, understanding their purpose (to help and motivate us), but also to realize that if we truly grow in love, it will influence the world we live in.
Soulmate Relationships
It is crucial that on this day, we understand that Light is created through the relationship of the couple we attract or cultivate, not just for ourselves, but for the entire world.
Aware that Tu B’Av is the day when soulmates awaken and unite, let us pray that we can all attract and receive the wonderful Light available.
Let us open our hearts to our full state and ask our soulmate to come or to improve our current relationship.
I hope we can all grasp the incredible energy that we have on this happy day and that we can take a step closer to being with our soulmate if we truly desire it.
