10 things you didn’t know about Tu B’Shvat
From almond trees and veganism to ancient languages and Middle Ages sources, Tu B’Shvat is one fascinating festival.
Dried fruit on sale at the Machane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem. Photo by Kobi Gideon/Flash90
With the recent New Year’s Eve being a rather underwhelming event courtesy of Covid-19, it’s a good thing that there’s another one just around the corner: Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees, celebrated on January 28 this year.
The festival is one of the lesser-known ones on the Jewish calendar, tucked in between the more famous Hannukah and Purim. Nonetheless, it’s pretty cool and also very easy to celebrate – even in accordance with health regulations.