Tu beShevat – The Seven Species of Eretz Yisrael require special priority during a meal. It’s important which blessing is made first when eating several different types of food because there are different levels of souls in different foods. Showing respect to a soul helps elevate it.
Tu beShevat customs: although Rebbe Nachman of Breslov didn’t make a “seder” on Tu beShevat, it’s customary in the Breslov community to enjoy festive meals by washing for bread, including at least one or two of the Seven Species, and making the she’hechiyanu blessing on a new fruit.
Praying for a beautiful esrog to honor Sukkos is also customary on Tu beShevat.
Speaker: Rabbi Nasan Maimon.
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