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I am familiar with a Passover seder, but what is a Tu BiShvat seder?

Answered by

Rabbi Victor S. Appell

Tu BiShvat (Hebrew for the 15^th day of the Hebrew month of Shvat) is the new year of the trees.

Tu Bishvat: Doing Something About It.

By

Rabbi Micah Streiffer

I consider myself an environmentalist. I write about the earth, think about the earth, care about the earth. I wrote my rabbinical thesis partly on Judaism and the environment, and I helped found en environmental advocacy committee in my synagogue.

Chicken Fesenjan topped with pomegranate arils

Chicken Fesenjan with Walnuts and Pomegranate Syrup

Recipe by

Tina Wasserman

This very famous Persian dish is considered a festive dish served for important occasions.

White plate piled with lots of Tuscan biscotti cookies

Tuscan Biscotti

Recipe by

Tina Wasserman

Although not mentioned in Deuteronomy, almonds also figure prominently in Tu BiShvat celebrations, as they are the first tree to flower in Israel at that time of year.

Red plate with crackers and fresh figs and cheese

Fresh Figs with Goat Cheese and Honey

Recipe by

Tina Wasserman

Try this delicious fresh figs recipe--a delicious treat with goat cheese and honey that your whole family is sure to enjoy!

Galilee Diary: Rainy day

By

Rabbi Marc J. Rosenstein

Moving from the Midwest to the Mideast involved looking at rainy days in a new way. It took me a number of years to internalize the concept that rainy days are not an inconvenience, but rather a blessing.

At Tu BiShvat, Digging for Spiritual Growth

By

Edmon J. Rodman

While my neighbors were putting their Christmas trees to the curb, in what seems like a ritual of replacement, I was preparing to plant for Tu BiShvat.

Those Who Plant Will Reap: A Tu BiShvat Lesson

By

Revital Belz

Tu BiShvat is a reminder that we spend our lives planting seeds. Time and effort are needed for our efforts to bear fruit. Wait patiently. One day, like the seed, we will be blessed.

Learn about Tu Bishvat with Elmo, Grover and the characters of Shalom Sesame

Celebrate Tu Bishvat with Shalom Sesame: Honoring the Trees

Watch these Shalom Sesame videos with your children to learn about Tu Bishvat, then try some of the fun discussion ideas and activities recommended by Reform Jewish educators.

Learn about Tu Bishvat with Elmo, Grover and the characters of Shalom Sesame

Celebrate Tu Bishvat with Shalom Sesame: Tikkun Olam

Watch these Shalom Sesame videos with your children to learn about Tu Bishvat, then try some of the fun discussion ideas and activities recommended by Reform Jewish educators.