/sh-‘vat/ שְׁבָט reminds us of the deep connection between our lives and the natural world. ט”ו בִּשְׁבָט /too bee-sh-‘vat/, sometimes referred to as the “Jewish Arbor Day”, is marked by planting trees and eating fruits and grains typical of the Land of Israel.
Shvat also carries historical significance. It was in this month that Moses began his final speech to the Israelites, as recounted in the Book of Deuteronomy.