Dear Friends,
Monday was Tu B’Shevat, the day that marks the beginning of a “New Year for Trees.” This is the season in which the earliest-blooming trees in the Land of Israel emerge from their winter sleep and begin a new fruit-bearing cycle.
In our modern-day experience of this “birthday for the trees”, Tu B’Shevat serves as a kind of Jewish Earth Day. Through recognizing the importance of trees, we take the time to appreciate the delicate ecological balance of the earth and dedicate ourselves to preserving it for generations to come.
In the spirit of Tu B’Shevat, consider take a brisk walk in the days to come and enjoy the glories of God’s world of creation.
L’Shalom,
Steve