Bagels and lox and all the fixin’s greeted the 20 or so members and guests who joined together after the Shabbat service on August 17 to celebrate the holiday of Tu B’Av, often called the “Jewish Valentine’s Day.

It was indeed an event to celebrate love. All were asked to bring an object, a token, a remembrance of something they love, and to share the story associated with the item. Many of the items were small in size, but large in meaningfulness — moving tributes for gifts and life experiences. The love-liest part, some said, was the getting together, sharing a meal, and deepening  friendships. Thank you Adrianne Greenberg and your helpers and shoppers for arranging this celebration of love.

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