Leading Rabbis Unite for Special Prayer Event to Help Singles Find Matches on Tu B'Av

In honor of Tu B'Av, a significant day in the Jewish calendar for matchmaking, Rabbis Shimon Galai and Mordechai Shmuel Edelstein will come together for a powerful prayer gathering at the holy site of Amuka. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, the 15th of Av, a day traditionally recognized as auspicious for finding suitable marriage partners. The prayers will be offered at the grave of the Tanna Rabbi Yonatan ben Uziel, a site long revered for its spiritual potency in aiding those struggling to find matches.

Hundreds of unmarried adults are expected to participate in this emotional and intense prayer session, which aims to open the gates of heaven for those seeking a "proper match." The rabbis will call on participants to donate charity to the "Kupat Ha'Ir" fund, which supports orphaned brides and grooms, linking the merit of charity with the hope for successful matchmaking in the Hebrew year 5786 (2026).

The event will culminate with the rabbis publicly naming the donors and reciting prayers for their swift and appropriate matches. Donors will also sign a special "Amuka Document," committing to ongoing charitable giving to assist needy families. This initiative reflects a longstanding tradition that combines prayer, charity, and faith in divine intervention to help singles find their destined partners.

The rabbis emphasize that the combined power of the sacred day, the holy site, and the heartfelt prayers of the generation's spiritual leaders will bring about blessings for those awaiting marriage. The event is presented as a unique spiritual opportunity to invoke divine mercy and hasten the fulfillment of matchmaking hopes.