This Yiddish story, published in 1904, presents a unique interpretation of Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish holiday that marks the New Year for the Trees.

In his piece "The Ballad of Cain and Adam," Ari Lamm reflects on the significance of Elul leading up to Rosh Hashanah.

The text recounts the author's journey of grieving the unexpected death of their fiancé's brother, Rafi, and the challenges of mourning as a non-traditional mourner in Jewish tradition.