Ashamed to Admit
Ashamed to Admit
The Jewish Independent
Why do Jewish people celebrate the Trees' birthday? Pray to the moon? Plus a shocking revelation about Jewish Valentine's Day.
38 minutes Posted Feb 3, 2026 at 1:00 am.
Opening Banter And Greetings;
What Is Tu Bishvat;
Four Jewish New Years Clarified;
Tithing And Why Trees Need A Birthday;
From Agriculture To Kabbalistic Seder;
Modern Eco Readings And Tree Planting;
Rapid Fire On Minor Holidays;
Holiday Hierarchy: Torah Vs Rabbinic;
Rosh Chodesh And The Lunar Calendar;
Extra Prayers, Hallel, And Women’s Day Off;
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Did you know that Jewish people celebrate the trees' birthday? And the moon? Is Jewish Valentine's day romantic or horrific? Tami & Shoshana are here for you as they discuss Rosh Chodesh, Tu B'av and Tu B'shevat aka. Tu Bishvat. Plus an angry Jewish parent on Facebook needs to find a Jewish school that isn’t “woke”. Trigger warning: At 26 minutes, this episode touches on sexual assault, including discussion of sexual violence in the Bible. Listener discretion is advised. This episod...