JHE Photo Essay: for Tu B’Shvat 2025 – Trees and fruit in Jewish decorative art; in synagogues, on gravestones, and as part of ritual objects

Tu BiShvat – a Jewish holiday that celebrate the “New Year for Trees” and the renewal of nature

Also known as the Jewish New Year for Trees, Tu BiShvat is a holiday that celebrates the beginning of a new agricultural year in Israel, typically observed on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat. It is a time for celebrating the beauty and abundance of nature and the important role that trees play in the ecosystem. Tu BiShvat is celebrated by Jews around the world, although it is particularly significant in Israel where it is considered a…

JHE Photo Essay: for Tu B’Shvat 2025 – Trees and fruit in Jewish decorative art; in synagogues, on gravestones, and as part of ritual objects

It’s Tu B’Shevat tonight/tomorrow (Feb. 12-13) — the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shevat (or Shvat), known as “the New Year for Trees:” the time of year when the earliest-blooming trees in the land of Israel start to flower.  It is the ... continue reading →

On what date will the holiday fall this year, how are blessings said, what should be placed on the Seder table, how did the custom of planting trees originate, why are dried fruits specifically identified with the holiday, and which songs have become a symbol of Tu B'Shvat over the years: all the comprehensive information about the holiday of trees • And also: answer the special quiz