When we sit at the Tu BiShvat table with the wonderful fruits of Eretz Yisrael, we ask an important question: Which fruit do we bless first? The answer follows a deep Torah principle—whichever is mentioned first in the verse, and closest to the word “Eretz” (land).
Rabbi Kook takes this idea beyond just fruit—he teaches that the closer a person is to Eretz Yisrael, the closer they are to blessing. Loving and settling the land is not just a secular idea; it is deeply rooted in Torah and plays a central role in the redemption of the Jewish people and the world.
Join me as we explore the spiritual depth behind Tu BiShvat, the fruits of Israel, and the connection between the land and divine blessing.