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Tu BiShvat

In Mishnah Rosh Hashanah, Beit Hillel identifies 15 Shevat as the new year for trees, while Beit Shammai gives 1 Shevat. Tu BiShvat follows Beit Hillel's date and serves as a boundary for laws that depend on a fruit's year.

Next Israel-calendar date
Saturday, January 23, 2027
15th of Sh’vat, 5787
Main observances and customs
agricultural-law study · fruit customs in many communities · seasonal learning
Learning focus
Begin with the Mishnah's list of four new years and its dispute about the date for trees.

Tu BiShvat in the Calendar and Communities

Tu BiShvat is not a festival with a Torah prohibition on labor. Customs of eating fruit, holding a seder, or selecting particular texts developed in different communities and are not universal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next Tu BiShvat?

The next Israel-calendar occurrence is Saturday, January 23, 2027, 15th of Sh’vat, 5787. Tu BiShvat is not a festival with a Torah prohibition on labor. Customs of eating fruit, holding a seder, or selecting particular texts developed in different communities and are not universal.

Where can I begin learning about Tu BiShvat?

Begin with the Mishnah's list of four new years and its dispute about the date for trees.

What are primary sources for Tu BiShvat?

The new year for trees: Mishnah Rosh Hashanah 1:1