The Jewish community has strong feelings about whether some Jewish holidays have secular counterparts. Is Purim Jewish Halloween? Is Erev Rosh Hashanah Jewish New Year’s Eve? Is Tu B’Av Jewish Valentine’s Day?
Regardless if you think the answers to those questions are “Absolutely!” or “Absolutely not!,” there are at least a few certainties we can find here. On Purim you should wear a banging costume, on Erev Rosh Hashanah you should have some apples and honey and on the Jewish day of love you should get your Jewish partner a gift.
On that latter point, if you need a little gifting inspiration, look no further. We’ve curated a list of Tu B’Av gifts that scream, “Be my bashert!” Happy shopping and chag sameach!
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The perfect necklace for when you want to say "I heart — inside a Magen David — you."
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Nothing in this world has ever been cuter. This plush also comes as a monkey, panda, jaguar, lion, bunny or sheep.
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This candle will set the mood or remind you of the ancient Tu B'Av practice of dressing in white and dancing in a vineyard. You know, whichever of those two vibes you were going for.
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A little known subset of the receiving gifts love language is receiving gifts that help one eat soup.
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Matchmaker, matchmaker make me a personalized couples matchbox!!
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Catbird made this delicate silver charm in collaboration with Jenny Slate, and honored said collab with a donation to Planned Parenthood. What's not to love?!
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Really reinforce that your relationship is "spongeworthy" (a la Elaine Benes) with this adorable side tray.
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Nothing says "Our relationship is a big dill" like a crochet-style pickle.
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Or, if you want a different pun-based Tu B'Av gift, might I suggest this candle. Despite the name, it smells like vanilla!
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Win her heart (and the hearts of her parents) with these gold Shabbat candle holders. Per the seller, the design incorporates verses from King Solomon's poem "Woman of Valor."
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Ahava necklaces are out. Love necklaces with a Star of David as the "o" are in!
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