Originally just the day when trees were considered a year older, relevant in the ancient world for tithing purposes—Tu B’Shevat was transformed by the kabbalists of Safed into a celebration of nature, its fruits, and the Divine “tree” reaching toward us. At Tu B’Shevat seders (the four cups of wine borrowed loosely from the Passover seder), revitalized in modern times and inspired with an environmental consciousness, we drink the fruit of the vine and eat many different kinds of fruit from trees—from the tough hard walnut to the luscious pomegranate—evoking different aspects of the Divine and of humanity.
Tekhine connecting the mitzvah of honoring our parents with the mitzvah of caring for Mother Earth
“We struggle to rejoice in budding trees”
Bringing mindfulness to the act of welcoming guests through a chant and series of ritual intentions
Nurturing a seed of a quality we want to cultivate
An outline of questions to spark intimate conversation aligned with each of the four worlds of the Tu Bi’Shevat seder
“We are each given exactly one chance to be”
Now more than ever, we need the guidance of our ancestors, and creative expression provides a wonderful path for connection.
Express your love and gratitude for those who have profoundly shaped your journey and summon their wisdom into your own life.
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