tu bishvat in israel

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.

Help Jewish National Fund-USA and The Jerusalem Post say happy birthday to the trees.

Need plans for Tu Bishvat? Look no further

The festive meal, involves lots of sweet and savory dishes, including dried fruits, halvah, special holiday cookies and candies shaped as children and animals. After, a festive meat meal is served.

What Israel – and the world – can learn from the Arava

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

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.

Here are a few places to visit during the holiday.

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