Tu Bishvat 2026: Jewish Earth Day guide to onservation

Tu Bishvat 2026: Jewish Earth Day guide to onservation

Tu Bishvat, known as the “New Year of the Trees,” is an ancient Jewish holiday that originated as an agricultural marker, used to determine the age of trees and the status of their fruit. Over time, its meaning has expanded far beyond the orchard.  In the centuries since, Tu Bishvat has evolved into a moment for reflection on humanity’s relationship with the natural world and our responsibility to care for it. In 2026, Tu Bishvat begins at sundo…

Tu Bishvat: Trusting What We Cannot See

In winter at low tide along the coast of Northern California, the world briefly rearranges itself. The ocean pulls back farther than usual, revealing slick stone and shallow basins of water cupped in rock. Crabs scuttle sideways across the exposed ground, disappearing into crevices. Anemones unfurl their soft tentacles, open and exposed, swaying gently in the shallow pulse where the water has not fully receded. Mussels cling in dense, dark bands…