ט"ו בשבט
Tu BiShvat 2017
Find the exact dates for Tu BiShvat 2017 (5777), including when it begins and ends.
When is Tu BiShvat 2017?
Observed on
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Tu BiShvat is observed on the 15th of Shevat, typically falling in January or February.
Significance
Tu BiShvat connects the Jewish people to the Land of Israel and the natural world. It has become an ecological holiday emphasizing environmental stewardship.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tu BiShvat
A Tu BiShvat seder is a special meal developed by the Kabbalists of Safed in the 16th century, modeled on the Passover seder. It features four cups of wine (progressing from white to red) and fruits and nuts associated with the Land of Israel, including the seven species.
Traditional Tu BiShvat fruits include the seven species of the Land of Israel: wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates. Many also eat other tree fruits like almonds, carob, and etrogim (citrons).
About Tu BiShvat in 2017
Tu BiShvat (ט"ו בשבט) dates change each year because Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew lunisolar calendar.
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