Roots of the Tree of Life
The Universal Ladder Between Heaven and Earth
This past week, Jews around the world celebrated Tu b'Shevat, the New Year of Trees. Some planted trees at home, or in Israel. Others gathered for a Tu b'Shevat Seder, a mystical ceremony whose origins go back to the Kabbalists of 16th Century Zfat.
For many, Tu b'Shevat is the time of year to demonstrate Judaism's concern for t…
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