Tu bishvat in israel

KKL-JNF marks Tu Bishvat, highlighting tree-planting tradition with newly released archival photos

“These photographs document a tradition that continues today and connects generations and Jewish communities around the world,” Sinai said.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jerusalem 1951, Young Girl Planting a Sapling During Tu BiShvat.
Israeli kids plant trees for the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat in Haifa on February 9, 2017. Tu Bishvat is also called literally "New Year of the Trees." In contemporary Israel the day is celebrated as an ecological awareness day and trees are planted in celebration.

Tu Bishvat: From tax to hope, from the tree to the human being - opinion

In days of local and global upheaval, Tu Bishvat invites us to pause, to look closely, and to remember: the world has been entrusted to us.

|ByOFEK MEIR
PEOPLE PLANT trees ahead of the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat on January 31, 2026.

The trees’ hidden hope: A 2026 reflection on Tu Bishvat - opinion

This year, wherever in the world you find yourself as you gaze outside on Tu Bishvat, look not only at the trees themselves, but rather at the hope and promise that lie within.

|ByGAEL GRUNEWALD
Granola and dried fruit pack, Egoz Hakfar

Nuts, snacks and treats: We’re getting ready for Tu Bishvat

A surprise box, and a surprise bag: Tu Bishvat celebrations by Egoz Hakfar.

|ByYANIV GRANOT/WALLA!

A Holocaust survivor's take on importance of planting trees in Israel

'To me that forest represented a small victory in the Jewish struggle for survival.'

FEBRUARY 5, 2020ByCHARLES TICHO
A FIREFIGHTER battles a blaze in the Jerusalem Forest

School girls killed by Jordanian soldier remembered at tree-planting ceremony

While they were at the Island of Peace in Naharayim, Ahmed Daqamseh, a Jordanian soldier in an observation tower, opened fire, killing the seven girls and wounding 13 others, including one teacher.

JANUARY 22, 2019ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Planting a tree in Rosh Pina forest

The magic of Tu Bishvat in Jerusalem

Ahead of Tu Bishvat, ‘In Jerusalem’ enjoys some adventures in urban gardening

JANUARY 19, 2019BySHIRA ZWEBNER
Jerusalem urban gardeners use every inch of balcony space available to plant and grow in all seasons.

Time for Tu Bishvat

Here are a few places to visit during the holiday.

JANUARY 17, 2019ByMEITAL SHARABI
KIBBUTZ YEHIAM

Reclaiming Service: Planting the seeds of Jewish values

This story highlights the importance of thoughtfulness, forward thinking and generosity. At the same time, it underscores the very essence of Jewish continuity.

JANUARY 17, 2019ByRABBI BENJI LEVY
Jon Mitchell, 29, Raed Abu al-Kaeean, and an unnamed participant plant an olive tree sapling in the Beduin village of Umm-al-Hiran on Friday

Tradition Today: Talking Tu Bishvat

What is actually the origin of this day – which is really not a ‘holiday’ at all, just a date on the calendar?

JANUARY 10, 2019ByRABBI REUVEN HAMMER
DRIED FRUITS for sale at Jerusalem’s Mahaneh Yehuda market, in preparation for Tu Bishvat.

Christians plant trees in Israel on Tu Bishvat

Israel365 helps evangelicals fortify West Bank settlements.

JANUARY 31, 2018ByBENJAMIN GLATT
The Seven Species, whose fruits are traditionally eaten on Tu Bishvat

Public invited to plant trees in Gush Etzion

The Knesset is marking Tu Bishvat and the birthday of the Knesset by holding a tree planting ceremony led by Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein at the parliament's archaeological garden.

JANUARY 29, 2018ByGIL HOFFMAN
Tu BiShvat Ceremony with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin

Journey of the great white pelican

As Tu Bishvat approaches and temperatures climb upward, the pelicans begin preparations to make the return journey to their summer habitats in Europe.

JANUARY 25, 2018ByITZIK MAROM
White pelicans

The new year for trees in Israel’s 70th year

“Where there is life, there is hope for new strength”

JANUARY 25, 2018ByDAVID GEFFEN
Children get close to the land on Tu Bishvat, 2005