[Avodah] Birkat HaIlanot

[Shoshana L. Boublil]

During a lecture on Judaism and sustainability, the teacher made a
fascinating claim:

 

The reason we say Birkat HaIllanot in Nissan is b/c - in Nissan the trees of
Shiv'at HaMinim are in flower.

 

So, I did some research (using the internet) and apparently it is true.

 

All the trees of shiv'at HaMinim: olive, date, pomegranate, grape, figs,
they all blossom in Nissan.

 

So, if anyone can send me a picture of one of these trees  in flower,  I
would greatly appreciate it.

 

Shoshana L. Boublil

 

 

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