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The entries selection comes from the book “Dictionary of Judaica” (2005), which was written by a group of authors led by Eva Kosáková . Entries were further processed by Jaroslav Kuntoš, Dana Veselská, Olga Sixtová, Michaela Scheibová and Lenka Uličná. The book can be purchased at our e-shop.

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Tu bi-Shevat

A minor holiday on 15 Shevat which celebrates the beginning of spring and is also known as the New Year of the Trees. During this holiday, a festive meal is held at which various kinds of fruit are eaten (e.g., dates and figs). Trees are planted in Israel on this day.

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