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In the Hebrew calendar, the month of Nisan marks not only the beginning of the astrological year but also the celebration of Passover. During this month, Jews commemorate the exodus from Egypt and the liberation of their people. The lamb is the animal that symbolizes this holiday and it is believed that during this month, the wealth that will be had throughout the year flows.
Celebrate the holiday of Purim with great joy in the month of Adar! This holiday commemorates the incredible transformation of what seemed to be a bad fortune for the Hebrews into something good and glorious.
Ash Wednesday represents spiritual renewal and food abstinence is suggested, which doubles the consumption of fish and seafood. Lent also offers surprising health benefits, such as a decrease in cholesterol and obesity in North America. But Lent is not only about reflection and penance, some of the biggest carnivals in the world take place during these 40 days.
Connect with the power of the Tree of Life on Tu BiShvat. This holiday is an opportunity to ask Hashem that we, too, bear sweet and good fruit in the New Year of the Trees. According to the Zohar, the physical manifestation of this is that many trees begin bearing fruit from Tu BiShvat.
