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Tu Bishvat

Published on Nov 29, 2015

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TU BISHVAT

THE NEW YEAR OF TREES
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What does Tu Bishvat mean?

Its name is made from the date of when the holiday begins, with "Tu" meaning the Hebrew letters Tet (9) and Vav (6), which when added makes 15.

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When is Tu Bishvat celebrated?

Tu Bishvat is celebrated on the fifteenth of Shevat, with this year starting at sundown, January 15 to nightfall the next day.

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What clothes are needed for Tu Bishvat?

There aren't any required clothes for this holiday.

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What foods are eaten at Tu Bishvat?

Newly grown fruits, with some fruits used as ingredients, along with various nuts and almonds

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What activities are done?

People eat 10 specific fruits and four cups of wine in a specific order while reciting specific blessings to bring the world and people closer to spiritual perfection. People in Israel also plant trees during the holiday.

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