Evergreen
Why Are So Many American Jews Politically Liberal?
The post-war politics of American Jews were shaped more by Jewish experience than Jewish tradition.
Kabbalistic Tu Bishvat Seder: Part 2
Evil in the world is symbolized by fruit at the seder.
When Herzl Planted a Tree
A well-known story that weaves together Tu Bishvat, tree-planting and the rebuilding of Israel
Eating Fruit on Tu Bishvat
This tie to the land of Israel has been carried out in many ways.
Tu Bishvat, the Jewish ‘Birthday’ of the Trees
A minor festival seemingly tailor-made for today's Jewish environmentalists.
Kabbalistic Tu Bishvat Seder: Part 3
In Jewish mystical thought, the Tu Bishvat seder became a time to atone for sexual impropriety by blessing, eating and meditating on the symbolism of fruit.
Every Person is a Tree
The Biblical law protecting fruit trees during war provides an opportunity for Jewish exegetes to reflect on ecology and the wanton destruction of life.