Tu b’Shevat
Tu b'Shevat, the new year of the trees, is often celebrated with the 7 species for which the Torah praises the land of Israel: “A land of wheat and barley, of vines, figs and…
Celebrate Tu b’Shevat
Although Tu b’Shevat is technically a demarcation point in order to identify the age of trees, many celebrate it by planting or supporting the planting of trees in Israel, and eating some…
Prepare for Tu b’Shevat
Celebrate Tu b'Shevat with a nice bottle of kosher wine.
Celebrate Tu b’Shevat
Pick up some figs, dates or pomegranates and celebrate Tu b'Shevat.
Celebrate Tu b’Shevat
Pick up some figs, dates or pomegranates and celebrate Tu b’Shevat.
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