February 11th, 2017 - 15th of Shevat, 5777

In addition to Shabbat, tody is Tu B’Shevat—The New Year for Trees!

Tu B’Shevat is four months after the New Year of the Hebrew calendar, as it takes this long for the soil to be nurtured by the seasonal rain. Observations include partaking in the fruit of the Holy Land, that is figs, dates, olives, pomegranates, and grapes.

Not that I need an excuse to eat olives, but I am definitely buying some today. Might get some dates as well.