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Lessons from the Torah

The Biblical law protecting fruit trees during war provides an opportunity for Jewish exegetes to reflect on ecology and the wanton destruction of life.

Trees were viewed in both economic and symbolic terms by the rabbis of talmudic times.

The 15th of Shvat is a call to share our wealth.

The Jewish mystics created the Tu Bishvat seder.

In 2026, Tu Bishvat begins at sundown on Sunday, Feb. 1 and ends at sundown on Monday, Feb. 2.

In 2026, Shavuot begins at sunset on Thursday, May 21 and ends at sundown on Saturday, May 23.

The five minor Jewish fasts like Tzom Gedaliah, 10 Tevet, 17 Tammuz commemorate tragedies in Jewish history.