An Introduction to the Tu B’Shvat Seder
Tu B’Shvat, the New Year for the trees, was designated, following the debate in the Talmud, as the time of renewal of budding in the trees. The early winter rains were mostly over, the sap in the trees had risen, and the period of budding was just beginning. The origin of Tu B’Shvat in the Torah was a time for renewal of our commitment to God and to share the yield of the land with the poor. “Every year, you shall set aside a tenth part of the yield, so that you may learn to revere your God forever.” (Devarim 14.22-23) Today we celebrate Tu B’Shvat also for renewal of our commitment to serve and protect the trees, and all of God ‘s creation. This year, Tu B’Shvat is particularly important, for it expresses our intimate and inherent connection with Eretz Yisrael.
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