Today is the
Jewish holiday of Tu B’shvat – the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat –
also known as the New Year of the trees.
On this day, Jews around the world give thanks for the gift of
trees. Today is the “Jewish Arbor Day,”
a day when we realize the importance of these magnificent plants that sustain
us all.
Trees grow with
their leaves spreading to the heavens – giving us