Tu Bishvat

New archaeology exhibit marks 60 years of Knesset building with rare finds from Jerusalem, Galilee

The event hosted more than 2,000 visitors, including soldiers, police officers, Holocaust survivors, and students from schools and kindergartens across the country.

The new exhibition at the Knesset, February 3, 2026.
Adam VeAdama CEO Amit Meir: “Our students grow fruits and vegetables themselves and produce their own honey and olive oil.”

Tu Bishvat: ‘Adam VeAdama’ students from Hashomer Hachadash aid 400 Israeli farmers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a ceremonial Knesset plenum session to mark the establishment of Israel’s parliament. February 2, 2026.

Netanyahu warns Israeli democracy eroding, opposition boycotts ceremonial Knesset session

Jerusalem 1951, Young Girl Planting a Sapling During Tu BiShvat.

KKL-JNF marks Tu Bishvat, highlighting tree-planting tradition with newly released archival photos


Passover: The freedom of many names

Those different names for God not only reflect God’s divergent qualities but also mirror the divergence of how we as individuals experience and understand God.

 WHAT’S IN a name?

'Stop Cop City’ activists infuse Jewish rituals into their protest against Atlanta's planned police

Comparing their worship to a mishkan, the portable sanctuary that the Israelites carried in the desert, Rabbi Rothbaum said of the protesters, “They go to shul at ‘Cop City.'”

People participate in a Stop Asian Hate rally at Liberty Plaza, next to the Georgia State Capitol, in Atlanta, Georgia, March 20, 2021, in this still image from drone video obtained via social media.

Grapevine: Wherefore PM’s residence?

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Street sign for the road on which the prime minister's residence lies.

Lapid: Israeli Knesset's 74th birthday may be its last

Benny Gantz condemned calls to take up arms and other inciting comments and encouraged the Israeli public instead to protest in every way that the law allows.

 Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid is seen addressing the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on February 6, 2023.

New Israeli town near Gaza border set to bring in 500 families to region

The new town, currently named "Hanun," will be located in the Sdot Negev Regional Council, adjacent to the northern Gaza Strip.

IDF troops face Palestinian protesters over the border fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip on March 30, a year after they began the ‘Great March of Return’ demonstrations

Israel’s top five eco-destinations

Jewish people around the world recognize Tu BiShvat, the “Original Earth Day with acts of environmentalism and tree planting.

 American students plant trees in Israel with JNF-USA (Credit Mruwka Photography)

Tu Bishvat: Protecting the environment is a Jewish value - opinion

This Tu Bishvat, let us remember that preserving and protecting the natural beauty of our world is a core Jewish value and a fundamental element of who we are as a people.

 Storm projections

In the Kitchen with Henny: Fruits of our land

When I was growing up in New York, Tu Bishbat was celebrated minimally. In Israel, it’s celebrated with a Seder at a table laden with brilliant colors of fresh fruit, nuts, breads and wine.

 Fresh winter-fruit salad

Pascale’s Kitchen: Ti Bishvat dried fruit treats

This year, I’ve chosen three fantastic recipes for desserts made with fruit that are perfect for serving on Tu Bishvat.

 LEMON CAKE WITH BLUEBERRIES & STREUSEL TOPPING

Tu Bishvat: Finding God in nature

Intuitively, religious people sense spiritual meaning in nature. What are the different ways in which nature can enhance us religiously and spiritually?

 GAZELLE VALLEY, Jerusalem.