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In ancient Israel, this "birth- day" for trees was used for re- ckoning agricultural tithing. It is also traditionally considered the day each year when trees are divinely judged, just a people are judged during the Days of Awe. In the Diaspora, Tu b'Shevat lost its concrete agricultural tie with the Land of Israel, but re- tained a spiritual connection. Thus came about the custom of eating fruits and nuts associated with ancient Israel. Because in most of the Dias- pora, it was impossible to have fresh fruit of this type, dried fruit became traditional. The hearty cried carob pod — or bother, as it is called in Yiddish — was a particularly popular holiday treat in Eastern Europe. Kabbalists, who have always delved deeply into the mysteries of Judaism looking for special symbolism, determined other reasons to eat fruit on this holi- day. According to Michael Strassfeld in his book The year happens to be the same day. One explanation for the custom is that bird song is con- stantly praising God. And, of course, birds dwell in trees. With our current weather so inhospitable to birds, it would be very considerate to ob§erve this custom. And, it's lots of fun to make some holiday bird feed- ers with your children or grand- children. The simplest and best feeder begins with a very large pine cone. First, thickly spread the out- Jewish Holidays: A Guide and side of the pine cone with Commentary (Harper and Row), peanut butter; then roll it in the kabbalists believed that sunflower seeds or mixed wild trees were a symbol of humans, bird seed. Tie a string to the and that eating a variety of top, and hang the feeder from a fruits on Tu b'Shevat was a way tree branch or deck. In past of improving our spiritual selves years, both my young sons have and expiating the first sin of made these to the delight of our eating fruit from the Tree of feathered friends. Knowledge in the Garden of Eden. They also thought that all DELECTABLE trees were symbolic of the Tree DATE-WALNUT BARS of Life, which carries divine 3 large eggs blessing into the world. Sixteenth Century kabbalists 1/2 cup sugar in Safed developed a Tu 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract b'Shevat ritual or Seder which v, cup all-purpose flour involves drinking four cups of 11/2 to 2 cups chopped pitted dates (about 8 to 12 different wines and partaking of ounces) many varied fruits and nuts. With Tu b'Sheyat practically 2 cups chopped walnuts•(ab- out 8 ounces) upon us, it is probably too late to plan a Seder for this year. Sifted confectioner's sugar (optional) However, you can still celebrate the holiday by including an as- In a medium-sized bowl, beat sortment of dried fruits and nuts — such as dates, figs, raisins, the eggs with the sugar and prunes, apricots, almonds and vanilla until thick and light. walnuts — on your Shabbat Stir in the flour, then the dates dinner table. As these foods and walnuts. Spread the mix- freeze exceptionally well, I al- ture (it will be very thick) in a ways keep a supply on hand in greased or nonstick spray-coated my freezer, ready to pull out for 9-inch square, pan. Bake in a an impromptu snack or to turn preheated 350-degree oven for about 30 minutes or until a into dessert. One favorite follows below -- toothpick inserted' in the center the Delectable Date-Walnut Bars comes out clean. Cool in the pan are so quick and easy that you on a rack until lukeWarm; then may still have time to prepare cut into 16 squares, and remove them before Shabbat (and Tu the squares from the pan to cool completely. If desired, sprinkle b'Shevat) begins. As for the main course, you the tops with sifted confec- might want to try the Chicken tioner's sugar just before serv- and Dried Fruit' Pilaf. A tasty ing. accompaniment might be the ' Makes 16 bars. quick Whole Wheat Date-Nut Muffins; extras would be perfect CHICKEN AND DRIED for Tu b'Shevat breakfast. FRUIT PILAF Another holiday custom that (NOTE: For a side-dish, simply Strassfeld mentions in his book omit the chicken from this recipe.) is the feeding of birds on Shab- bat Shirah — the Sabbath of 3 tbsps. vegetable oil Song`Praise — which usually oc- 1 large onion, finely chopped curs near Tu b'Shevat, but this 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced