ModernTribe's Blog: Modern Jewish Life
Even though frost is still on the ground and we are snuggling up with a bowl of matzo ball soup to keep us warm, it's time to celebrate Tu B'Shevat, the New Year of Trees. This holiday takes place on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat which occurs in the winter. Why, you may ask, do we celebrate the New Year of Trees while we are suffering through cold, snow and ice in many areas of the country?
(Love Tree Necklace by Seeka) Tu B'shwhat?Tu B'shevat literally means the "15th of Shevat" the Hebrew month which falls in the common calendar's January to early February. But Tu B'shevat is considered the Jewish New Year of Trees. Trees are...
