The Tu B’Shevat Seder is a festive meal to celebrate Tu B’Shevat, the New Year of Trees. The first Tu B’Shevat Haggadah was called “Pri Etz Hadar” or “Fruit of the Goodly Tree” in Hebrew. It was published in 1753 by Rabbi Yitzchak Luria of Safed and his disciples. The Tu B’Shevat Seder was modeled on the Passover Seder. This Seder consisted of a festive meal that celebrated the Kabalistic diagram of the Tree of Life.

In Israel children and adults traditionally plant an almond tree on Tu Bishvat. The almond is the first tree to bloom when spring arrives. Weather permitting, plant an almond tree (or any other type of tree) in honor of Tu Bishvat.

Marvel at the beauty of how a seed transforms into a plant by making your own mini greenhouse in a glass jar.

The following recipe is from Jewish Spain. It is a celebration of the almond, the first tree that blooms in Israel in the springtime.

There are several Sephardic treats that are fun and easy to prepare for Tu Bishvat. You can obtain the ingredients no matter where you live since they are made from dried fruits and nuts.