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7 Ways to Celebrate Tu BiShvat – Even in the Winter

For many of us, Tu BiShvat, the Jewish holiday that celebrates trees and the earth, falls in the middle of the coldest, snowiest part of the year. Nonetheless, here are seven ways you can celebrate the new year of the trees and planet Earth

Three rows of small dollops of merengue with a chocolate chip atop each one

Date and Nut Dainties

Recipe by

The Garden City Jewish Center Sisterhood

Dainty date and nut morsels are perfect on Tu BiShvat!

Crusty Olive Bread

Recipe by

Jan Rood-Ojalvo

What could make a crusty loaf of artisanal bread even better? Olives!

Deluxe Buckwheat Almond Cake with Raspberry Filling

This dessert pairs a delicate nut flavor with raspberry preserve filling.

an Israeli Falafel often eaten by Americans during Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut

Falafel (Chickpea Patties)

Falafel is sold on street corners in every city and town in Israel.

Hummus (Chickpea Dip)

Like techina, or sesame paste, hummus was brought to Israel by Jews from Arab countries, though today it is everyone's favorite. It tastes best when eaten with fresh, warm pita bread.

Bowl of techina next to a spoonful of sesame seeds

Techina (Sesame Seed Dip)

Brought to Israel by Jewish refugees from Arab countries, techina is a thick dip with sesame seeds as its base.

Baba Ghanoush (Eggplant with Tahini)

In Israel, it is not unusual for guests to drop in for a visit without prior notice. In such cases, they are likely to get a light snack or impromptu meal.

Burekas

This Jewish Sephardic dish, similar to the Turkish burak, is served on festive occasions, but also widely sold on Israeli street corners.

Tarato (Yogurt Soup)

This cold soup is particularly suitable for hot summer nights in Israel. Yogurt, the main ingredient, has been a popular food in Israel for many years.