Tu BiShvat ט״ו בִּשְׁבָט
The New Year of the Trees: a day to thank God for nature, eat fruits of the Land of Israel and plant trees.
Greeting: Happy Tu BiShvat! · Chag Sameach
The story
How it is observed
Blessings and prayers
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה׳ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הָעֵץ
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, borei p'ri ha'etz.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who creates the fruit of the tree.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה׳ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לַזְּמַן הַזֶּה
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, shehecheyanu v'kiy'manu v'higiyanu lazman hazeh.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has given us life, sustained us and brought us to this season.
Reading and psalm
Psalm 104, "Bless the Lord, O my soul", which praises God for all of creation, is often read.
Customs and foods
Celebrate as a family
A meaningful gift
A Hamsa or Chai pendant is a lovely way to celebrate life and growth.
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