Tu BiShvat is often called the “New Year for Trees,” yet, in Israel, it is also a celebration of renewal and ancient roots.
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It’s tradition to plant trees in Israel for Tu B’Shvat. That custom has a dark history
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(JTA) — On Sunday, standing on the grounds of the music festival that became a killing field, Meirav and Doron Madar planted a seedling in memory of their son. The fledgling eucalyptus was one of 200 ...
At first glance, Tu B’Shvat, the Rosh Hashana for fruit trees (Mishna, R”H 1:1-2), seems to be of mere technical significance – the calendar marker for a new cycle of fruits. Surprisingly, though, we ...
“I know! I know!” Avital called out. “To use at our Pesach Seder!” Lesson accomplished.
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