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IDF Unveils Comprehensive Spiritual Guide for Finding Love on Tu B'Av

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First reported by Walla · 21 hours ago

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Ahead of Tu B'Av, a Jewish day known for matchmaking, a comprehensive guide compiles spiritual rituals and prayers from Rabbi Yitzchak Kaduri and other sages to help singles find love and remove obstacles to marriage. The practices include reciting specific Psalms, charity acts, praying at holy sites, and symbolic customs, all aimed at hastening engagement and building a faithful home.

01Tu B'Av is celebrated as the most auspicious day for matchmaking in Jewish tradition.
02Rabbi Yitzchak Kaduri's instructions include daily Psalms recitation and prayers at the Western Wall.
03A ritual with seventy coins in water involves charity and bathing to remove spiritual blockages.
04Psalm 121 and prayers at graves of righteous figures are recommended for finding a spouse.
05Practical customs include charity to non-idol worshippers and symbolic acts like carrying the Passover arm bone.
06Persistent prayer with sincerity, broken-heartedness, and tears is emphasized for success.

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