Tu B'Shvat: Savoring the Sweetness of Torah

Why is the "birthday of the trees" marked as a holiday on the Jewish calendar?

Agriculture is one of the Torah's central metaphors for our relationship with Hashem. The fruit tree holds particular significance, teaching us deep truths about the nature of Torah. Unlike grain, which sustains the body, fruit delights the palate. In the same way, Torah nourishes the soul with the deepest spiritual pleasure we can experience in connection with Hashem.

In this episode, we explore why mitzvos are like grain—necessary for survival—while Torah is like fruit, meant to be enjoyed. We trace why Torah scholars are compared to fruit trees and why Tu B'Shvat is the only Rosh Hashanah celebrated on the full moon.

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