As we approach Tu B’Av this year, we are celebrating  a Jewish holiday on the 15th day of the month of Av that is essentially celebrating Judaism’s version of Valentines Day, a day of love. Historically an ancient matchmaking festival, modern Israelis celebrate it similarly to Valentine’s Day with weddings, romantic dinners, and parties.

If you are living in the Greater NYC area (or anywhere in the USA) and want to go to the best Tu B’Av celebration on Tuesday, July 28th then you don’t need to look farther than attending the annual Tu B’Av Party hosted by the Galena brothers in Manhattan. Isaac and Seth Galena are twin brothers best known as the creators of BangItOut.com, a popular Jewish humor, listings, and community culture website. Founded in 2000, the platform gained massive popularity in the Modern Orthodox and broader Jewish communities for its satirical take on Jewish life, singles events, and community news. It marked its 25th anniversary in........

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