Our Sages have designated the 15th of  Shvat – Tu B’Shvat- as the boundary between one year and another, since  (in most years) most of the rain of the winter has already fallen by then.

Any new growth of  fruit after this day, is the result of  the blessing of the new year.

It is customary to pray for a beautiful Kosher Etrog on Tu B’Shvat.

Source: The Book of our Heritage, Vol I, page 346-349

Danny Schoemann

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