Hi everyone! I haven't done this much before, but I've been asked to provide the main dish for Tu Bishvat at my in laws this year. There'll be maybe 15 people. Others are providing bread, wine, nuts, fruit, dessert, salads etc. I have a very small kitchen and no oven, and no idea what to make π¬
I'm in California, and we've got Mazel Tov Farms and Cali Kosher out here. I'm going to take a little of each and take a walk in the woods today. What about you?
Tonight from sundown until tomorrow at nightfall is Tu Bishvat, the Jewish New Year of Trees.
The 15 of the month of Shvat is the day that Jews celebrate nature in general a fruit bearing trees in particular. Trees and fruits have a special significance in Judaism. Even in times of war, it was forbidden to cut down trees that bear fruit. Tu Bishvat is mentioned in the Talmud as the new year of trees, because in Israel it's around that day that almond trees start blooming again, signifying the return of nature to life after winter.
Tu Bishvat only became a holiday late into Jewish history, around medieval times. It's customary on that day to eat fruits, especially the 7 species of fruits and cereals that are mentioned in the Torah (wheat, barley, grapes, figs, grenade, olive and dates), and to plant trees.
In light of modern environmental challenges, it also became a day when we like to remember the special responsability we have to protect and preserve our planet.
Happy Tu Bishvat to all the Jews out there!
Tu biShvat begins tonight at sundown!
Here's some info about the day's history and customs.
Happy birthday, trees!
Why Do the Trees Whistle? β There are two kinds of trees that can be compared to how people relate to the world around them. Those who are loud and heard and those who are quiet and humble. http://projectshalom2.org/StoryTour/6540/
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With all the tree planting going on right now, I thought everyone should know this is a thing
Donβt forget about Rosh HaShana LaIlanot! What will you be doing for the New Year of the Trees?
A bit late but I didn't see a post about it
Today is the Jewish holiday Tu BiShvat. The modern day expression of this holiday is focused on ecology, where Jews will plant trees, especially fruit-bearing trees, as an expression of their faith.
For your respective religion or belief, is there any holiday or tenet which you recognize as having an ecological impact (positive or negative?) If so, feel free to share the details!
