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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!

Green Lentil and Bulgur Salad with Hazelnuts

Recipe by

Tina Wasserman

Enjoy bulgur paired with small, green French lentils and hazelnuts to create a very elegant and nutritionally balanced dish.

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.

Moroccan Chicken Kebabs

Recipe by

Tina Wasserman

Whether served as part of an assortment of mezes, or small plates, or laid on a bed of couscous as part of a Moroccan meal, kebabs can be found throughout the Middle East and North Africa.

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.