Photos of Hasidic Jews celebrating the 'New Year of Trees' in Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Jews from the Sanz Hasidic dynasty celebrated the Jewish holiday of Tu BiShvat, the ''New Year of the Trees,'' in Netanya, Israel.

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February 2, 2026 at 7:11PM

NETANYA, Israel — Ultra-Orthodox Jews from the Sanz Hasidic dynasty celebrated the Jewish holiday of Tu BiShvat, the ''New Year of the Trees,'' in Netanya, Israel.

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