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Every Tu BiShvat Is a Second Chance

Tu BiShvat, the precursor to Earth Day, should make us alert to our air, water, animals, and foliage – and all that we’re doing to destroy them.

Hands holding a mound of dirt and a small plant

Tu BiShvat: How Israel Has Planted New Seeds in the Jewish Soul

The way we celebrate Tu BiShvat has changed over the years – a case-in-point of how Jewish life and observance has been transformed in our day, due in no small part thanks to the successes of the State of Israel.

What We Can Learn from Ruth and Naomi about Mental Health

Shavuot offers a glimpse at how others in our tradition faced unimaginable and unremitting losses – and were sometimes helped to prevail. There are powerful lessons for us within the story of Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth.

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.

Stack of cheese pancakes on a red and white patterned plate with honey on top

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Recipe by

Tina Wasserman

This updated version of classic kaese latkes was created in deference to the heroine Judith, who saved the Jews from annihilation by feeding salty cheese and wine to General Holofernes.

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.