In preparation for Tu Bishvat, the Israel Plants Board calls on the public to prefer local fresh fruits over imported dried fruits.
In the past, trees were sacred to many people, but only Judaism has a New Year for them, which falls on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat (Tu Bishvat).
Increasingly, the JNF’s signature program has drawn vocal critics.
Tu Bishvat is an opportunity to study how factory-farming violates Torah doctrines concerning animal welfare and environmental protection.
In 1996, CO2 levels in the atmosphere were 361 parts per million, surpassing the 350 ppm red line in 1988. Today those levels are a staggering 414 ppm and rising.
Congratulations to Ian Parkinson of the United Kingdom.
The modern movement of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel moved what was a Kabbalistic holiday to a national one.
Help Jewish National Fund-USA and The Jerusalem Post say happy birthday to the trees.
Tree-planting ceremonies are traditional on Tu Bishvat in Israel, where the soil is holy
The top 10 logos receiving the most votes online will be presented to an expert panel of judges who will declare the final winner.
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