Jewish Holidays
Hanukkah 2025
In 2025, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2024 and lasts until sundown on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.
Sukkot 2025
In 2025, Sukkot begins at sundown on Monday, Oct. 6 and ends at sundown on Monday, Oct. 13.
Kabbalistic Tu Bishvat Seder: Part 2
Evil in the world is symbolized by fruit at the seder.
When Herzl Planted a Tree
A well-known story that weaves together Tu Bishvat, tree-planting and the rebuilding of Israel
Tu Bishvat, the Jewish ‘Birthday’ of the Trees
A minor festival seemingly tailor-made for today's Jewish environmentalists.
Kabbalistic Tu Bishvat Seder: Part 3
In Jewish mystical thought, the Tu Bishvat seder became a time to atone for sexual impropriety by blessing, eating and meditating on the symbolism of fruit.