Tu Bishvat

Lemon and Almond Semolina Cake

Celebrating the tastes of Tu Bishvat.

Tu Bishvat 2025

In 2025, Tu Bishvat begins at sundown on Wednesday, Feb. 12 and ends at sundown on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Tu Bishvat 2023

In 2023, the "birthday of the trees" begins at sundown on Sunday, Feb. 5 and ends at sundown on Monday, Feb. 6.

How to Lead a Zoom Tu Bishvat Seder

Nearly a year into the Covid-19 pandemic, Tu Bishvat is the last holiday Jews haven’t yet celebrated while practicing social distancing.

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Tu Bishvat

Lesser-known facts about the Jewish “Earth Day.”

How to Spell Tu Bishvat?

The Jewish birthday for the trees has a name that can be spelled in several ways.

Tu Bishvat 2021

In 2021, the "birthday of the trees" begins at sundown on Wednesday Jan. 27 and ends at sundown on Thursday Jan. 28..

Picturing Trees for Tu Bishvat

Photographing nature in the Deep South makes the New Year for the Trees feel even more special.

Tu Bishvat 2022

In 2022, the "birthday of the trees" begins at sundown on Sunday, Jan. 16 and ends at sundown on Monday, Jan. 17.

Tu Bishvat 2019

In 2019, Tu Bishvat begins in the evening of Sunday, Jan. 20 and ends in the evening of Monday, Jan. 21.

Tu Bishvat 2018

In 2018, the "birthday of the trees" begins at sundown on Tuesday, Jan. 30 and ends at sundown on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Reflections from an Orthodox Rabbi Shunned for Being LGBTQ-Friendly

The following are reflections from an Orthodox rabbi who was shunned by his community for standing up for LGBTQ rights.I’ve ...