Early February, when branches are bare, may not seem like the best time to celebrate trees. Nonetheless, Tu Bishvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees,...
As children, we cherish the opportunity to climb a tree. So too, we strive to ascend Torah, grasping its multiple branches of interpretation and reaching for higher meaning.
Bill McKibben is a leading American environmental writer and activist. As part of my preparation for Tu B'Shvat, I spoke with him about his current environmental thinking and work.