Tamar Sabin Sberlo and Jeff Sberlo Sabin-Matsumoto expressing their feelings after their May 26 wedding (Photo/Lingerfree Photography-Elyse Frelinger) Holidays 5 Tu B’Av celebrations for you and your special someone Facebook Twitter Email SMS WhatsApp Share By J. Staff | July 19, 2018 Still obscure outside of Israel, Tu B’Av is rapidly gaining popularity among American Jews. It’s a sort of Jewish Valentine’s Day — a holiday celebrating love, not long after Tisha B’Av, the day of mourning popularly known as the saddest day of the Hebrew calendar. It’s known as a great day of weddings, but you can “spread the love” any way you choose, including by celebrating with fellow members of your local Jewish community. Here are a few ways to do that in the Bay Area. All events are free and take place on Friday, July 27 unless otherwise indicated. East Bay “Studio AM Shabbat: Tu B’Av.” Kabbalat Shabbat with singing and “themes of love.” Space limited; pre-registration required. At Studio AM, 940 Dwight Way, #13 B, Berkeley. 6:30-8:30. “Tu B’Av Chardonnay Shabbat.” Celebrating incoming Beth El Cantor Elaya Jenkins-Adelberg. Wine, light snacks and song. If weather is appropriate, celebration will take place outdoors. 5:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford St., Berkeley. Peninsula/South Bay “Happy Tu B’Av! A Celebration.” Israeli-style dinner at the Palo Alto JCC’s new Pavilion and Park, with live music, dancing and activities for kids. At Palo Alto JCC, 3921 Fabian Way. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $18 and up. “Tu B’Av Feel The Love Family Game Night.” Hosted by Peninsula JCC. Pizza available; otherwise, bring your own family picnic. Games available. Pre-registration required. Thursday, July 26. 5:30-7 p.m. San Francisco “Tu B’Av Celebration.” Sparkling water, chocolate and live music from cellist Alex Kelly. Get a custom love poem, written on-the-spot, from poet Silvi Alcivar. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. J. Staff Also On J. Bay Area catching on to Tu BAv, Jewish holiday of love Seniors Older? Seeking romance? Come to Vallejo for Tu B’Av Groups put some joy and oy into Tisha BAv observance Recipe Sangria Sorbet you’ll adore for ‘Jewish Valentine’s Day’ Subscribe to our Newsletter Enter Email Sign Up