Tag: Tu Bshevat

Rabbi Yonatan Neril, founder of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development in Jerusalem, highlights the need for a spiritual transformation to address the intensifying climate crisis caused by materialism and a lack of compassion for the natural world.
This article discusses the history and significance of Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for Trees.
Due to illness, there is no new show today, but listeners can catch up on past episodes like one discussing Canadian synagogues going green ahead of Tu B'Shevat.
Canadian Orthodox rabbis are advocating for environmental conservation in honor of Tu B'Shevat, with initiatives like vegan Shabbat dinners and sustainable practices such as installing solar panels and using LED lights.
Figs have held a significant place in Jewish culture and cuisine as one of the Seven Species mentioned in the Torah.
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.
Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish holiday of the New Year for Trees, has roots that some believe go back to the pagan worship of the goddess Asherah.
In a discussion recalling childhood memories within a Jewish context, two writers recount their experiences with bokser, the carob pods traditionally eaten on Tu B'Shevat.
Swiss chard, a versatile and flavorful green, has a long history dating back to ancient times, with references by Aristotle and the Talmud emphasizing its health benefits.
Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees, is experiencing a modern-day appeal due to its focus on regeneration and its minimal requirements for celebration, such as no fasting or synagogue attendance.
The author reflects on their culinary experiences in San Francisco, highlighting the versatility of persimmons in various dishes across different restaurants.
Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for Trees, is a holiday that marks the beginning of spring in Israel.
Tu B'Shevat is a Jewish holiday known as the new year for trees, falling on the 15th of Shevat on the Hebrew calendar, around February.