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Tu BiShvat: The New Year of the Trees
On the 15th of Shevat, Jews celebrate the birthday of the trees — a minor ancient date that has blossomed into a holiday of ecological awareness, mystical seders, and tree planting.
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Upsherin: The Jewish First Haircut at Age Three
Upsherin — also called chalakeh — is the Jewish custom of giving a boy his first haircut at age three, often accompanied by the beginning of formal Torah education. Explore its kabbalistic roots, its growing popularity, and the beautiful metaphor that connects children to trees.
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