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The 15th day of the month of Shvat marks the beginning of the "new year" for trees.
Tu B'Shvat is the new year for the purpose of calculating the age of trees for tithing. The Torah states that fruit from trees which were grown in the land of Israel may not be eaten during the first three years; the fourth year's fruit is for G-d, and after that, the fruit can be eaten. Each tree is considered to have aged one year as of Tu B'Shvat, no matter when in the year it was planted.
It is customary to plant trees and partake of the fruits of the land of Israel to mark the occasion.
This year (5770 / 2009-2010) Tu B'Shvat falls on January 30, 2010.
View the Jewish calendar for this year: 5770
Divrei Torah On Tu B'Shvat Note: Check back often for the latest classes from Torah.org
Additional Classes on Tu B'Shvat from Torah.org
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