Tu-BiShvat Seder (order): English Transliteration & Translation/ processes beginning till end according to kabbalah

R' Israel Itshakov

Dec 2022 · Ben Israel Inc.

About this ebook

 Tu-B'Shvat is the New Year for the Trees. As in all other points in the Jewish calendar, Tu B'Shvat offers a unique opportunity for insight into living and personal growth. Throughout the centuries, Kabbalists have used the tree as a metaphor to understand God's relationship to the spiritual and physical worlds. Moshe Chaim Lutsatto, in his 18th-century classic The Way of God, teaches that the higher spiritual realms are roots that ultimately manifest their influence through branches and leaves in the lower realms. In the 16th century, the Kabbalists of Tzfat compiled a Tu B'Shvat Seder, somewhat similar to the Seder for Passover. It involves enjoying the fruits of the tree, particularly those native to the Land of Israel, and discusses philosophical and Kabbalistic concepts associated with the day. Among other things, the Seder is a great way to appreciate the bounty that we so often take for granted, and to develop a good and generous eye for the world around us. The Seder presented here is based primarily on the Kabbalistic work, Hemdat Yamim, later published separately under the title Pri Eitz Hadar.

About the author

R' Israel Itshakov provides guidance and assistance to thousands of kids and young adults in every aspect of their lives. R' Israel is the main Rabbi in the Youth Minyan of Beth Gavriel which is a Beit Knesset, Beit Midrash, community center, and a second home to thousands of Jews. The youth Minyan at Beth Gavriel has grown tremendously over the last 25 years under R' Israel's leadership. He has been involved in Keruv in the community for the past 25 years, successfully guiding the community towards Torah observance. R' Israel is uniquely positioned to effect changes throughout the Bukharian community because of his large following and continuous dedication to Torah values. He has lectured on a variety of topics including but not limited to dating, marriage, children’s education, honoring parents, modesty, learning Torah, etc... He serves as a role model for thousands of people in our community by being a good husband and devoted father of 6 children. Anyone who knows R' Israel can testify that he sacrifices his time, gives his attention, shows his love, and puts his heart and soul into the community and the people who need him. The community is like a large family and R' Israel is the glue that holds it together. His commitment to elevating the status of the people in the community is unmatched. R' Israel sets a shining example of a Torah scholar, devoted family man, and compassionate leader to every soul that is blessed to meet him.

For the past decade besides the work in the community, R' Israel has set his own mission: To teach all the Jews in the world to learn to pray in the Hebrew language. His slogan is, "Say it Right Read it Right"​ after publishing the "Tehillim Ben Israel"​, "Megilah"​, "Hagaddah Shel Pesach"​, "Birkat-Hamazon"​, "Kiddush for Shabbat and Holidays" and many others. Currently, R' Israel is spearheading the initiation of the Chief Bukharian Rabbinate of the USA and Canada which will oversee all aspects of communal Judaic Life.