National Museum of American Jewish History Young Friends’ “A Midsummer’s Eve”

Young professionals ate, drank and wore white in celebration of Tu B'Av, the Jewish holiday of love.

On Thu., July 25, the National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) Young Friends — dedicated to meaningfully engaging the young professional community ages 21 to 40 — proudly presented “A Midsummer’s Eve,” an evening social featuring a DJ, beer, wine, Neuro energy drink, a signature cocktail, fondue and desserts. The Young Friends Committee (l to r): Elijah Dorenstreich, David Abrams, Rachel Hollander, Emily Grestell, Ken Greenberg, Ali Cutler and Justin Green.

On Thursday July 25, the National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) Young Friends - dedicated to meaningfully engaging the young professional community ages 21 to 40 - proudly presented "A Midsummer's Eve," an evening social featuring a DJ, beer, wine, neuro, a signature cocktail, fondue, and desserts. The Young Friends Committee: Elijah Dorenstreich, David Abrams, Rachel Hollander, Emily Grestell, Ken Greenberg, Ali Cutler and Justin Green

Below: Clio Mallin (left) and Yael Eytan, director of marketing and communications of NMAJH. In celebration of Tu B’Av, commonly celebrated as the Jewish holiday of love, the group enjoyed a beautiful night on the fifth floor and terrace overlooking Independence Park. On Tu B’Av, which marked the beginning of the grape harvest in the days of the Temple in Jerusalem, “the unmarried girls of Jerusalem dressed in white garments and went out to dance in the vineyards.”

Clio Mallin and Yael Eytan, Director of Marketing and Communications of NMAJH. In celebration of Tu B'Av, commonly viewed as the Jewish holiday of love, the group enjoyed a beautiful night on the fifth floor and terrace overlooking Independence Park.On Tu B'Av, which marked the beginning of the grape harvest in the days of the Temple in Jerusalem, "the unmarried girls of Jerusalem dressed in white garments and went out to dance in the vineyards"

Below: Erica Busch (left) and Jenn Kaleck, owner of Jennk boutique. The girls have been having a great summer, spending lots of time down the shore and hanging out at the Revel.

Erica Busch and Jenn Kaleck, Owner, Jennk boutique. The girls have been having a great summer, spending lots of time down the shore and hanging out at the Revel.

Below: Hayley Broder (left), regional manager, Flywheel Philadelphia at Flywheel Sports, and Leeza Garber, Esq.

Hayley Broder, Regional Manager, Flywheel Philadelphia at Flywheel Sports and Leeza Garber Esq.

Below: (From left) Rachel Berman, Valerie Khmelnitsky and Sarah Sellers. They tell me that love between best friends is the best — while waiting for love from a suitor.

Rachel Berman, Valerie Khmelnitsky, and Sarah Sellers tells me that love between best friends is the best, while waiting for love from a suitor.

Below: Jason Mandel and Becca Fischer.

Jason Mandel and Becca Fischer

Below, from left: Motel Street Team: Brian LaPann, co-founder of Mole Street Productions, Kathryn LePann, Lindsay Zeltzer and Brendan Walsh, co-founder of Mole Street Productions. They produced the night’s event.

Motel Street Team: Brian LaPann, co-founder of Mole Street Productions, Kathryn LePann, Lindsay Zeltzer, Brendan Walsh, co-founder of Mole Street Productions. They produced the nights event.

Below: Paul Smith and Niveah Dymszo.

Paul Smith and Niveah Dymszo

Below: Orit Gal and Laura Hummel. Love is finding your soulmate.

Orit Gal and Laura Hummel. Love is finding your soulmate.

Below, from left: Karli Hershorin, Carly Stanton, Marlee Mar, Marni Snyder and Sarah Sellers.

Karli Hershorin, Carly Stanton, Marlee Mar, Marni Snyder and Sarah Sellers

Below: Brendan Walsh, co-founder of Mole Street Productions and Sam Brouwer, Catoctin Creek Distillery, created a kosher cherry, orange Manhattan

Brendan Walsh, co-founder of Mole Street Productions and Sam Brouwer, Catoctin Creek Distillery created a kosher cherry, orange Manhattan

Below: Shani Haviv and Andrew Klein loved the expansive view from the fifth floor terrace, from the Constitution Center to Independence Hall.

Shani Haviv and Andrew Klein loved the expansive view from the 5th floor terrace. From the Constitution Center to Independence Hall.

Below, from left: Laura Melnick, Michele Farber, Jake Markowitz, Rena Asher and Naomi Wischnia.

Laura Melnick, Michele Farber, Jake Markowitz, Rena Asher, and Naomi Wischnia

Below: Melissa Raspor, a teacher, is enjoying her summer off, with Heather LePar, who is enjoying the weather this week after the heat wave.

Melissa Raspor is enjoying the entire summer off as she's a teacher, with Heather LePar who is enjoying the weather this week after the heat wave.

Below: Stylish Alexandra Pavlova is wearing Herve Leger.

Stylish Alexandra Pavlova is wearing Herve Leger

Below: Leah Spegel and Eli Cohen. Leah is sporting her new bag, which is wicker and wood and goes perfectly with her outfit she said. She wouldn’t say where she bought it so that it can remain one-of-a-kind in Philly for a while.

Leah Spegel and Eli Cohen. Leah is sporting her new bag, which is wicker and wood and goes perfectly with her outfit she said, but she wouldn't say where she bought is so it can remain one of a kind in Philly for awhile.