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Tu Bishvat and some of the other neglected holidays — Sukkot, Shavuot, Purim — can be great ways to introduce Jewish partners to the beauty of Judaism. Every winter, just as we start to think about spring, a minor holiday comes along. Minor enough that not all of us know what it means or how it came to be. The resources on this page can help you and your family learn about the wonder of Tu Bishvat.
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February 8, 2012; January 26, 2013; January 16, 2014.
Explaining the customs, rituals, history, foods and more, this booklet will be a popular reference for all families.
Basics
So you might be wondering, What is Tu Bishvat Anyway? This article offers an explanation and history of Tu Bishvat, new year of the trees according to the Jewish calendar, and its customs.
The festive spring holiday celebrating Esther\'s saving of the Jews from the plans of the evil Haman, marked by costume parties and consumption of alcohol.
A holiday commemorating the receiving of the Torah on Mount Sinai, it is also known as the Feast of Weeks, as it comes seven weeks after Passover begins.
A fall harvest holiday where wooden booths are built to commemorate the Israelite wandering in the desert and to recall our fragility and dependence on God.
A holiday celebrating nature that usually falls in January or February.
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