Rabbi Peretz Einhorn Urges Building Strong Jewish Homes After Military Service on Tu B'Av

Rabbi Peretz Einhorn reflects on the significance of Tu B'Av, emphasizing the transition from military service to building strong Jewish families and communities. Over thirteen years, his work has involved supporting thousands of religious soldiers across Israel by visiting bases, studying Torah with them, and providing spiritual guidance to ensure no soldier feels spiritually isolated. However, he stresses that this mission extends beyond military service, continuing into the soldiers' post-army lives as they return to their communities and start families.

Einhorn highlights the importance of ongoing support from rabbis, educators, friends, and the community in helping veterans build homes based on partnership, Torah, mutual responsibility, and shared values. He sees the establishment of faithful Jewish homes as the greatest light in Israel, contributing to a strong and healthy society. Each new home founded on faith and responsibility adds to the building of the Jewish people.

He concludes that the true meaning of Tu B'Av lies in choosing to increase light in the world by continuing the mission from the military platoon to the home and future generations. The goal is not only to raise great warriors but also great home builders who uphold love of Torah, Israel, and kindness.