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Tu B’Shvat is the Jewish New Year for trees. It is a joyful day in Israel when both children and adults go on tree-planting and agricultural field trips.

Jewish wisdom is full of insightful comparisons between the Jewish People, and trees and fruit.

Tu Bs'Shvat is the Jewish new year for trees. In Israel, it is celebrated by eating fruit and planting trees.

In the Jewish world, Tu B’Shvat has become a celebration of fruit, particularly fruit from the Land of Israel.

Watch and learn about this fun and environmentally friendly holiday!

Tu B'Shvat, Israel's New Year for Trees, is very unique and teaches us many deep lessons that we can apply to our everyday lives.

One can only marvel at the transformation of the landscape described by Mark Twain to that of today.

As we celebrate the New Year for Tress, it is time to reflect upon Israel's unique ability and urgent responsibility to care for the natural resources that God created.

While we usually celebrate the fruits of our labor, Tu B'Shvat reminds us not to lose hope, even when potential is the only thing to rejoice over.

New Years may be over, but did you know that there is another New Year holiday being celebrated this month? The Holiday of Tu B’shvat takes place on the 15th day of the Hebrew month Shevat, January 26 this year (falls on Shabbat), and marks the New Year for Trees. That’s right, trees.

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Yoram Ettinger explains the Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shvat, which celebrates the fruit of the Land of Israel. 

On Tu B’Shvat we appreciate the experience of planting trees or eating the fruit of trees that will bear fruit leading to a better future.  

Why is there a separate New Year for trees rather than including it on Rosh Hashana?

Tu B'Shvat is Here - Israel's New Year for Trees. Now is the BEST time to plant fruit trees in Israel!

The New Year for Trees (Tu B'Shvat) has arrived. Now is the best time to plant fruit trees in Israel!

Tu B'Shvat is one of the four New Year celebrations on the Hebrew calendar, demonstrating that the Jewish nation always had an appreciation for nature.

Everything you need to know about the Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shvat. Share with your family and friends.