JERUSALEM (JTA) — A decider of Jewish law for the national religious community said ahead of Tu b’Shvat that the proper blessing for chocolate is the one for fruits. The blessing, thanking ...

Tu Bishvat is not mentioned in the Bible at all. It first appears in the Mishna (around 200 CE), not as a festival but simply as a date marking the calculation of tithes for fruit trees.

Tu Bishvat is a wonderful opportunity to bring nature into the home. The trend of "bringing nature indoors" is one of the leading design trends for 2025. In the natural design style, we find ...