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Tu Bishvat: Failure Is a Catalyst for Growth
As the winter in Israel begins to fade, and Shvat heralds in the promise of spring, we celebrate Tu Bishvat – the Rosh Hashana of the trees. On this festive day of Tu B’shvat, the sap begins rising in the trees, signaling rebirth and renewal after the bareness of the cold winter. Rav Eliyahu Kitov…
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Feminine Lessons from Tu Bishvat
Unless you live in Australia, you’re likely wearing muted winter colours and textures, a cosy turtleneck, and a velour sweatshirt thrown on for good measure. Your nose is probably red and raw from too much tissue rubbing and you’re probably recovering or going through some form of the common cold. The weather outside matches your…
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Tu Bishvat, Trees and Teshuva
Trees are often seen as symbols of life, growth, and spiritual development…
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What Is the Connection Between Tu Bishvat and Shabbat Shira?
Through the Jewish cycle of the year, we often find that Shabbat Shira falls around the same time of Tu Bishvat…
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Tu B’shvat: Failure Is a Catalyst for Growth
As the winter in Israel begins to fade, and Shvat heralds in the promise of spring, we celebrate Tu B’shvat – the Rosh Hashana of the trees.