Celebrate Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees

19 January 2011

Written by Hannah Katsman of the Green Prophet, a Cooperation Circle of URI.

This Wednesday evening and Thursday, Jews around the world will celebrate the holiday of Tu B’Shevat (15th of the Hebrew month of Shevat).  Tu B’shevat traditions include planting new trees, and eating dried fruit. Tu B’Shevat has also become the Jewish Earth Day, to celebrate the environment and learn about ecology.

To read the full article, go to the Green Prophet