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Tag: Tu B'shevat

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Rooted in darkness, reaching for the sun

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy · 25 Jan

The author reflects on the significance of Tu B'Shevat, the New Year for the Trees, which often falls during the summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Note from Ellin

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 22 Jan

Amid the celebration of Tu B'Shevat, known as Jewish Earth Day, Canadian synagogues are taking steps toward environmental sustainability by upgrading their facilities with eco-friendly amenities and focusing on vegetarian offerings.

0 Education Food

Unorthodox Live in D.C.: Ep. 166

Unorthodox · 24 Jan 2019

In this episode of Unorthodox Live in D.C., recorded at Washington Hebrew Congregation, food historian Michael Twitty discusses his experiences as a Hebrew School teacher and his upcoming book focusing on his Jewish identity, while also explaining the significance of ptcha in Jewish cuisine.

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Unorthodox Live in D.C.: Ep. 166

Unorthodox · 24 Jan 2019

In this live episode, Unorthodox hosts Mark Oppenheimer, Stephanie Butnik, and Leo Leibovitz host special guests Michael Twitty and Congresswoman Katie Porter at Washington Hebrew Congregation.

0 Holidays Literature

Tu B’Shevat and the ‘Nature’ of Jews

David Wolpe in Tablet · 25 Jan 2013

Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for trees, is a holiday celebrating nature, but unlike romantic poets like Wordsworth who revere nature for its own sake, Jewish texts view nature as a manifestation of God's artistry.