Showing posts with label Tu B'shvat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tu B'shvat. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Educational and Fun Resources for Tu B'Shvat


Hi Everyone!

Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of the
Hebrew month of Shvat, February 2 this year - 5786/ 2026.

This Jewish mini-holiday is of major importance to our
appreciation of nature and our relationship to it.
It is customary to plant trees and partake of the fruits of
the land of Israel to mark the occasion.

Many people in Israel and all over the world will participate in
eating fruits at a Tu B'shvat Seder.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz: Tu B'Shvat
https://jewish-trivia.com

Which fruit is used to make wine ?
When did Kabbalists originate the Tu B'shvat Seder ?
How many glasses of wine are drunk at the Tu B'Shvat seder ?
What branch of a tree did the dove bring back after the flood ?
How many days does the Hebrew month of Shvat have ?
What is associated with both Chanukah and Tu B'Shvat ?
In Israel, what happens to trees starting on the 15th of Shvat ?
Since 1901, how many trees has the Jewish National Fund
planted in Israel ?
According to the Torah, which fruits did the spies bring to the
children of Israel in the wilderness ?

The above questions are examples from the multiple choice
quiz. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings.
Both kids and adults will find it enjoyable.

Learn Hebrew Words - Tu B'Shvat
https://jr.co.il/hebrew/tu-bshvat.htm
Tu B'Shvat Hebrew words and terms
with English transliterations and translations

My English Hebrew Dictionary - Tu B'Shvat Vocabulary Study Sheets
101 Tu B'Shvat related words
https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/tu-bshvat-1.htm

Free Tu B'Shvat Clipart
https://jewish-clipart.com

Whether you need a picture for your child's class project,
a graphic for your synagogue, Hillel or JCC Tu B'Shvat
announcement, the Jewish Clipart Database has the pictures
for you. You can copy, save and print the graphics in
three different sizes.

New and Free: 150 Tu B'Shvat Whatsapp Stickers
on the Hebrew and English Whatsapp Sticker Channel
https://jr.co.il/wsc.htm

Tu B'Shvat Photo Gallery
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat-photos.htm

76 Tu B'Shvat Videos
https://jr.co.il/videos/tu-bshvat-videos.htm

To learn more about Tu B'Shvat, I posted on my website
85 links about Tu B'Shvat, ranging from Tu B'Shvat Seders and
customs to graphics and recipes and songs. Site languages include
English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French,
Portuguese and German.

The web address is:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat.htm

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank You!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces,
and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good day,
Jacob

Monday, January 23, 2023

Educational and Fun Resources for Tu B'Shvat


 

Hi Everyone!


Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of the

Hebrew month of Shvat, Monday - February 6 this year - 5783 / 2023.

This Jewish mini-holiday is of major importance to our

appreciation of nature and our relationship to it.

It is customary to plant trees and partake of the fruits of

the land of Israel to mark the occasion. 

Many people in Israel and all over the world will participate in 

eating fruits at a Tu B'shvat Seder.


The Jewish Trivia Quiz: Tu B'Shvat

https://jewish-trivia.com


Which fruit is used to make wine ?

When did Kabbalists originate the Tu B'shvat Seder ?

How many glasses of wine are drunk at the Tu B'Shvat seder ?

What branch of a tree did the dove bring back after the flood ?

How many days does the Hebrew month of Shvat have ?

What is associated with both Chanukah and Tu B'Shvat ?

In Israel, what happens to trees starting on the 15th of Shvat ?

Since 1901, how many trees has the Jewish National Fund

planted in Israel ?

According to the Torah, which fruits did the spies bring to the

children of Israel in the wilderness ?


The above questions are examples from the multiple choice

quiz. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings.

Both kids and adults will find it enjoyable.


My English Hebrew Dictionary - Tu B'Shvat Vocabulary Study Sheets

101 Tu B'Shvat related words

https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/tu-bshvat-1.htm


Free Tu B'Shvat Clipart

https://jewish-clipart.com


Whether you need a picture for your child's class project,

a graphic for your synagogue, Hillel or JCC Tu B'Shvat

announcement, the Jewish Clipart Database has the pictures

for you. You can copy, save and print the graphics in

three different sizes.


Tu B'Shvat Photo Gallery

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat-photos.htm


73 Tu B'Shvat Videos

https://jr.co.il/videos/tu-bshvat-videos.htm


New: Tu B'Shvat Song Pages

https://jr.co.il/links/#hebrew-songs-tu-bshvat


To learn more about Tu B'Shvat, I posted on my website

78 links about Tu B'Shvat, ranging from Tu B'Shvat Seders and 

customs to graphics and recipes. Site languages include 

English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, 

Portuguese and German.


The web address is:

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat.htm


Enjoy!


Please share. Thank You!


Tu B'Shvat Sameach!

Jacob Richman

jrichman@jr.co.il



Thursday, January 17, 2013

Tu B'Shvat Educational Resources (including new vocabulary study sheets)


Hi Everyone!

Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of the
Hebrew month of Shvat, January 26 this year (5773 / 2013).
This Jewish mini-holiday is of major importance to our
appreciation of Nature and our relationship to it.
It is customary to plant trees and partake of the fruits of
the land of Israel to mark the occasion. This year, Tu B'Shvat
falls on Shabbat, therefore, many of the holiday activities this
year will take place on Thursday, January 24.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz: Tu B'Shvat
www.jewish-trivia.com

Which fruit is used to make wine ?
When did Kabbalists originate the Tu B'shvat Seder ?
How many glasses of wine are drunk at the Tu B'Shvat seder ?
What branch of a tree did the dove bring back after the flood ?
How many days does the Hebrew month of Shvat have ?
What is associated with both Chanukah and Tu B'Shvat ?
In Israel, what happens to trees starting on the 15th of Shvat ?
Since 1901, how many trees has the Jewish National Fund
planted in Israel ?
According to the Torah, which fruits did the spies bring to the
children of Israel in the wilderness ?

The above questions are examples from the multiple choice
Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings.
Both kids and adults will find it enjoyable.

My English Hebrew Dictionary - Tu B'Shvat Vocabulary Study Sheets
100 Tu B'Shvat related words

The address of the first study sheet:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/tu-bshvat-1.htm

Use the arrow icons on the top of the page to navigate to the
other study sheets.

Free Tu B'Shvat Clipart
www.jewish-clipart.com

Whether you need a picture for your child's class project,
a graphic for your synagogue, Hillel or JCC Tu B'Shvat
announcement, the Jewish Clipart Database has the pictures
for you. You can copy, save and print the graphics in
three different sizes.

My Jewish Games
www.my-jewish-games.com

Multilingual Word Search Game: Tu B'Shvat
Enter the Multilingual Word Search game and choose the
language you would like to play in: English, Hebrew or
Russian. There is an easy mode for the kids and a harder
mode for us big kids. Each game is randomly generated.
You can even print out a blank game (and the solution page) for
offline playing.

45 Cool Tu B'Shvat Videos
http://www.jr.co.il/videos/tu-bshvat-videos.htm

To learn more about Tu B'Shvat, I posted on my website
48 links about Tu B'Shvat, ranging from history and customs to
graphics and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew,
Russian, Spanish,French, Portuguese and German
The web address is:
http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaytu.htm

Please share this message with friends, so they may benefit from these holiday resources.

Enjoy!

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob