Today is the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shvat, also known as Tu B'Shvat. No, it's not
another fast day. It's a real holiday, but one without any
restrictions. The holiday is known as Jewish Arbor Day and the New Year
for trees. It's a day to feel good about the bounty of nature,
including trees, fruits and nuts.
another fast day. It's a real holiday, but one without any
restrictions. The holiday is known as Jewish Arbor Day and the New Year
for trees. It's a day to feel good about the bounty of nature,
including trees, fruits and nuts.
It
is customary to eat fruits on this day, especially fruits from
Israel. This includes figs, dates, oranges, pomegranates, and
persimmons or Sharon fruit (afarsimonim). All are available at most
supermarkets or gourmet groceries.
Tu B'Shvat is a time for
singing, feasting, and rejoicing. So here's a video walk-through the Shuk HaCarmel market in Tel Aviv with its many aisles of all kinds of fruits and nuts.
Enjoy!
A SPECIAL NOTE FOR NEW EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS: THE VIDEO MAY NOT BE VIEWABLE DIRECTLY FROM THE EMAIL THAT YOU GET EACH DAY ON SOME COMPUTERS AND TABLETS. YOU MUST CLICK ON THE TITLE AT THE TOP OF THE EMAIL TO REACH THE JEWISH HUMOR CENTRAL WEBSITE, FROM WHICH YOU CLICK ON THE PLAY BUTTON IN THE VIDEO IMAGE TO START THE VIDEO.
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