Forbidden Fruit: Ancient Origins of Tu Bishevat
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The New Year for Trees takes place in this Hebrew month of Shvat, but why is it necessary to know the age of a tree? Explore the ancient origins and modern implications of “orlah” – a Torah commandment that prohibits consuming fruit produced by a tree in the first three years after planting.