The Shvesters bring Yiddish music alive as they sing “Tell Me Once Again.” (For those of a certain vintage, you may remember the Barry Sisters version of this song.) It is a delightful, upbeat welcome to Shabbat. I have posted a translation of the lyrics below the video. The message is apropos for Shabbat on a couple of levels. Enjoy!
Well, Punxsutawney Phil can have his shadow, but we celebrate the 15th day of Shevat. This holiday has a fascinating history. With roots in the Bible, Tu BiShvat evolved from a biblical prohibition against eating fruit before its bearing tree is three years old into a celebration of trees, the early signs of spring, and awareness of the world we live in.
To learn more, check out this article on MyJewishLearning.com https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/tu-bishvat-ideas-beliefs/
And here are the Shvesters sharing a Yiddish song about a tree, a boy who loved it, and his Jewish Mother.