First tithe
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The first tithe is a positive commandment in the Torah requiring the giving of one tenth of agricultural produce to charity, after the giving of the standard terumah, to the Levite. This tithe is requ
Harvested grapes in basket and reaped barley
Tu BiShvat
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Tu BiShvat is one of several New Years in the Hebrew calendar, occurring on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat. It is also called Rosh HaShanah La'Ilanot, since it marks the new year for fruit
First tithe
…his rival, argued that it began on the first of Shevat; the view of Hillel's followers eventually became the majority view and the new year for trees – Tu Bishvat – is now held at the date which they considered appropriate. Orthodox Judaism regards the tithe as still being required for any produce grown within…
Almond tree in blossom on Tu BiShvat
Dried fruit and almonds traditionally eaten on Tu BiShvat
Planting trees for Tu BiShvat, 1945. Photographer: Zoltan Kluger