Tu’Bishvat 2008 |
| Published: January 22, 2008, 9:02 am |
| Tags: torah, jewish holidays, 2008, chicago, devar, halacha, jewish, torah, tubishvat |
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As I look out the window and see the blustering snow and watch the cold wind it is apparent that winter is upon us. No one would even consider the possibility of planting for spring or summer. This is not an outside time, it is a time to hibernate in our warm homes. Nevertheless in the Jewish Calendar it is Tu Bi'shvat (the New Year of Trees) and it is our tradition to plant. Is it remarkable that while our trees are barren and the ground frozen that we are talking to our families about planting new trees. We take this time during the winter months to remember that when the trees are bare and outdoors uninviting we talk to our families about Israel and the planting of trees. Even Israel is cold this time of year. Not a time when one would wonder outdoors without the benefit of warm clothing. Tu B'Shvat is not just a time of plant but also a time of hope and faith in G-d. We know that spring will come and the winds will begin to shift from the Northern Arctic winds to the Southern [ Full article ] |
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