Yiddish Word of the Day: Tu Bishvat

Today's Yiddish Word of the Day is really a Hebrew word of the day and it's also the perfect day to say it: Tu Bishvat, an actual holiday that occurs today in Israel and around the world.

Sometimes called the Israeli Arbor Day, Tu Bishvat (the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Sh'vat) is widely celebrated in Israel and to a lesser extent in other countries.

Because today is Tu Bishvat, Forverts editor Rukhl Schaechter gives us Yiddish words and expressions that pertain to the holiday celebration.

Enjoy! 

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