Jerusalem Post Judaism Jewish Holidays New ways to think about the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat Capturing the meaning of Tu Bishvat, the Jewish birthday for trees. By DAVID GEFFEN JANUARY 27, 2024 ...

Both trees grow in Israel. The Hebrew song “Skandia Porchat” (The Almond Tree is Blooming) honors the almond tree that displays its beautiful flowers at this time of year for Tu B’Shevat.

Christmas tree lighting brings holiday cheer to Jerusalem’s Old City The annual tradition in the Christian quarter sees locals and visitors of all faiths embrace the winter festivities with ...

Jerusalem Post / Judaism / Jewish Holidays Tu Bishvat: Happy new year – if you're a tree Tu Bishvat reminds us of our responsibility to the environment – that we should cry out against the ...

'It’s good for the greenery of Israel, most Israelis live in condominiums and not in houses, and these trees and forests become the parks Israelis go to' - Click the link for more details.

In Israel blossoming almond trees are considered a sign that the holiday has arrived, and almonds are a favorite item on Tu Bishvat menus. Fruit platters are perfect for celebrating Tu Bishvat.

There will be no Christmas tree in Bethlehem this year as the traditional site of Jesus' birth holds pared-down celebrations "without the fanfare and without too many lights" in the shadow of the ...

When I was a child in Hebrew school in the early 2000s, and our teachers would offer us the opportunity to “plant a tree in Israel” on Tu B’Shvat, I was thrilled. However, I had no idea ...

This year, without the Christmas tree and without lights, there's just darkness," said Brother John Vinh, a Franciscan monk from Vietnam who has lived in Jerusalem for six years.

In Israel blossoming almond trees are considered a sign that the holiday has arrived, and almonds are a favorite item on Tu Bishvat menus. Fruit platters are perfect for celebrating Tu Bishvat.