Gebet für Tu beAw | Prayer for Tu b’Av, by Lior bar-Ami

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Source (German)	Translation (English)
Göttliche Gnade, an diesem Tu beAw kommen wir mit Herzen voller Freude und Dankbarkeit zu Dir. Während wir diesen Tag der Liebe und Verbundenheit feiern, lassen wir uns von der Einheit und Stärke unserer Gemeinschaft inspirieren.	Gracious One, On this Tu b’Av, we come before you with hearts filled with joy and gratitude. As we celebrate this day of love and connection, we are inspired by the unity and strength of our community.
Möge der Geist von Tu beAw in uns die Leidenschaft entfachen, die Liebe in all ihren Formen anzunehmen. Möge er uns ermutigen, mitfühlender, verständnisvoller und fürsorglicher miteinander umzugehen und eine Welt zu schaffen, in der Liebe über Hass siegt und Freundlichkeit über Feindseligkeit triumphiert.	Let the spirit of Tu b’Av ignite a passion within us to embrace love in all its forms. May it embolden us to be more compassionate, understanding, and caring towards one another, fostering a world where love prevails over hate, and kindness triumphs over animosity.
Während wir uns zum Feiern versammeln, erinnern wir uns an die Weisheit unserer Tradition, die uns lehrt, dass Liebe eine Kraft ist, die uns zusammenhält, Unterschiede überwindet und uns als Volk vereint.	As we gather in celebration, we remember the wisdom of our tradition, which teaches us that love is a force that binds us together, transcending differences and unifying us as a people.
An diesem besonderen Tag beten wir für diejenigen, die Liebe und Partnerschaft suchen. Mögen ihre Herzen offen sein für neue Verbindungen, und mögen sie die Liebe finden, nach der sie sich sehnen, die ihnen Glück und Erfüllung in ihr Leben bringt.	On this special day, we pray for those seeking love and companionship. May their hearts be open to new connections, and may they find the love they yearn for, bringing happiness and fulfillment to their lives.
Quelle der Liebe, hilf uns, zu Leuchtfeuern zu werden, die allen, denen wir begegnen, Liebe und Positivität verbreiten. Erneuern wir unsere Verpflichtung, Vermittler der Liebe und des Wandels zu sein. Mögen unsere Handlungen die Liebe widerspiegeln, die wir heute feiern, und mögen wir weiterhin eine Welt aufbauen, in der Liebe, Respekt und Einheit gedeihen.	Source of Love, help us become beacons of light, spreading love and positivity to everyone we encounter. Let us renew our commitment to being agents of love and change. May our actions reflect the love we celebrate today, and may we continue to build a world where love, respect, and unity thrive.
Mit Dankbarkeit und Optimismus sprechen wir dieses Gebet im Wissen, dass Liebe die Macht hat, Leben zu verändern und unsere Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.	With gratitude and optimism, we offer this prayer, knowing that love has the power to transform lives and make our world a better place.
Und wir sagen: Amen.	And let us say: Amen.

This prayer for Tu b’Av by Lior bar-Ami was first offered in 2020.

Lior Bar-Ami

Lior Bar-Ami is a Jewish writer and liturgical creator based in Europe. Ordained in 2016 at the Abraham Geiger College in Berlin, he previously served in rabbinic roles in France and Austria. He no longer works as a rabbi and does not identify as religious. His work has evolved toward a humanistic and spiritual expression of Jewish life, creating contemporary liturgy that centers shared humanity, ethical responsibility, memory, and solidarity. His texts seek to open reflective spaces across traditions — grounded in Jewish language and experience, yet not confined to religious doctrine.

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Gebet für Tu beAw | Prayer for Tu b’Av, by Lior bar-Ami

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