Tag: Seven Species

Figs have held a significant place in Jewish culture and cuisine as one of the Seven Species mentioned in the Torah.
The pomegranate has a rich history in Jewish culture and is often associated with Rosh Hashanah.
The article discusses homemade date honey, known as devash in Hebrew and considered a representation of dates in the seven species traditionally eaten on Tu BShvat.
The history and significance of the date palm in Israel, intertwined with the country's own story, reflect its diverse uses from providing food, fiber, and shade to its symbolism in Jewish consciousness.
Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish new year for trees, traditionally observed on the 15th of Shvat, is a celebration that includes consuming fruits and nuts, like almonds, though not part of the seven species mentioned in the Torah.