🛑 STOP SCROLLING! DID YOU KNOW TREES HAVE A BIRTHDAY? 🌳🎉 In Judaism, trees have their own New Year! This marks when trees in Israel start a new fruit-bearing cycle—a time to appreciate nature, eat delicious fruits, and reflect on spiritual growth. By the 15th of Shevat, most of the year’s rain has already fallen in Israel. The sap begins rising, and trees wake up from their “winter nap.” Just like trees start a new cycle, this is a time for renewal and growth. Tu BiShvat highlights these seven species from the Torah: wheat and barley, representing life’s basics; grapes, symbolizing joy and abundance; figs, reflecting the sweetness of life; pomegranates, connected to wisdom and mitzvot; olives, embodying strength and resilience; and dates, representing sweetness and endurance. People celebrate Tu BiShvat by eating fruit, especially the seven species, saying blessings before and after eating, thinking green by planting trees or supporting environmental efforts, and learning Torah to explore the lessons trees teach. The Torah says, “Man is like a tree of the field” (Deut. 20:19). Deep roots remind us to stay connected to faith and values. Growing upward inspires personal growth. Bearing fruit encourages spreading goodness in the world. Standing tall teaches resilience through challenges. 🌱 Happy Tu BiShvat—a time of growth, renewal, and connection to Hashem’s beautiful world.
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