Chavurat Derekh HaMashiach

🌳“Hi. It’s me. Kenny. Today is the Day of Trees. I didn’t know trees had a birthday, but apparently they do, and honestly… I respect that. If I had a birthday every year where people planted more sticks for me? I’d be thrilled.Brook says it’s called Tu BiShvat. That’s Hebrew for ‘the day when trees get older but don’t look it.’ I like that. Trees don’t worry about wrinkles. They just stand there being wise and shady. I try to do that too, but I get distracted by squirrels.Anyway, Brook told me this day is about remembering that trees give us fruit, shade, oxygen, and sometimes a good place to pee. I added that last one. Brook didn’t approve, but it’s still true.Some people eat dried fruit today. I don’t know why it’s dried. Maybe the fruit was tired. Maybe it wanted a nap. I support that.But mostly, Tu BiShvat is about thanking God for making the world full of growing things. And I like that. Because when I look at a tree, I think: ‘Wow. That’s a big stick. God must really love me.’Happy Tree Day, everyone. May your branches be strong, your roots be deep, and your snacks be plentiful.”