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Tu B'Shvat 2012

Tu B'Shvat

Tu B’Shvat is the Jewish New Year for the trees. It is an ancient holiday with the original purpose of calculating the age of the trees for tithing. In 2012 Tu B'Shvat is on February 8th.

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Happy Tu B'Shvat

Tuesday February 7, 2012

Tu B'Svhat

Tu B'Shvat begins at sundown today (February 7th) and if you're looking for fun ways to celebrate the "New Year of the Trees" here are a few ideas. From delicious recipes to an easy craft project for kids, there's a bit of something for everyone.

Chag Sameach! (Happy holiday!)

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New Judaism Articles in January 2012

Tuesday January 31, 2012

About Judaism ArticlesHere's a quick look at all the new articles that were published here on About Judaism in January 2012. Hope the new year is off to a great start for you!

1. Choosing a Hebrew Name for Your Baby
2. Jewish Bedtime Rituals for Children
3. The Kaddish Prayer: A Guide to the Different Forms of the Kaddish
4. The Mourner's Kaddish

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Recipes for Tu B'Shvat: Pomegranates

Thursday January 26, 2012

Pomegrante RecipesAs one of the Seven Species pomegranates are traditional Tu B'Shvat fare. But what can you do with them aside from eating the delicious seeds? Here are a few yummy ideas.

Also, in case you're wondering how to easily remove pomegranate seeds, here's the trick:

Cut your pomegranate in half, then hold it cut-side down in the palm of your hand over a large bowl. With your other hand use the back of a large spoon to smack the pomegranate firmly. It may take a couple whacks, but the seeds will fall out and into your bowl.

Image credit: Ruby Yacht Cocktail via Two Tarts

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The Best Jewish Children and Teen Books

Friday January 20, 2012

Chanukah LightsEvery year the Sydney Taylor Book Award honors new books for children and teens for their quality and ability to portray the Jewish experience. The award is named after Sydney Taylor, the author of the classic "All-of-a-Kind Family" series.

At a recent mid-winter meeting the Association of Jewish Libraries announced the 2012 award winners. If you're looking for new Jewish books to add to your child's library you might want to check these ones out. I'm especially interested in "Chanukah Lights" by Michael Rosen and Robert Sabuda. This gorgeous book was featured in one of my parenting magazines and takes the concept of pop-up-book to another level entirely. (See image above).

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