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Tu Bishvat guide 2026: How to celebrate the Jewish New Year for the Trees
Tu Bishvat literally means the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat (“Tu” expresses the number 15 in Hebrew), and is the Jewish “New Year for the trees,” or “Rosh HaShanah La’ilanot” in Hebrew. It is also known as the Jewish “birthday of the trees.” Read more: Get our guides to all the Jewish holidays. When is Tu Bishvat 2026? Tu Bishvat starts the evening of Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, and ends the evening of Thursday, Feb. 2, 2026. What is Tu Bis…
Rosh Hashanah for Trees is celebrated in many ways, primarily by planting trees. We examined whether the almond tree will still bloom in 2026 and whether Israelis still care about the important tradition. The results are unequivocal, even if not particularly festive.
Tu B'Shevat: 'New Year for Trees' continues to flourish in Israel and abroad
(JNS) - Tu B'Shevat, the "Jewish New Year for Trees," gained a new meaning in the early 20th century. The tree-planting tradition that was renewed and adopted by the Zionist movement became a symbol of connection to the Land of Israel. Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) played a central role in embedding this late-winter celebration as a tradition in Israel...
Tu B’Shevat: ‘New Year for Trees’ is Feb. 2
Planting a sapling during Tu B’Shevat in Jerusalem, 1951. Photo courtesy of Werner Braun, KKL-JNF Photo Archive. Tu B’Shevat in the Tel Aviv area, 1942. Photo courtesy of Zoltan Kluger, KKL-JNF Photo Archive. Tu B’Shevat, the “Jewish New Year for Trees,” gained a new meaning in the early 20th century. The tree-planting tradition that was renewed
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