I don’t know about you, but never have I enjoyed and appreciated the great outdoors more than I have this year — which is why I’m very excited for Tu Bishvat! This holiday, which begins this year on Wednesday evening, January 27, is colloquially known as the New Year of the Trees.
Of all the Jewish holidays, Tu Bishvat — a non-religious festival that celebrates nature and, specifically, trees — is by far the most pandemic friendly: tree planting, conservation projects, and eating fruit are just a few fun and social distant ways to observe this OG Earth Day.
Unlike most Jewish holidays, there is no prayer requirement, nor are there any expectations for cooking, cleaning, or hosting — and, therefore, no need to cancel or Zoom anything. (And no added guilt, too!)