History
Tu B'shvat was originally established for this reason
What is to determine when a tree was mature enough for its fruit to be harvested.
We say this בְּרַכָה over fruit we have not yet eaten this year
What is the שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ
A form of this fruit is consumed at שָׁבָּת dinner
What are grapes
הַגָפֶן
What is the vine
The phrases "Tree of Life" and "Tree of Knowledge" often refer to this.
What is the Torah
The observance of Tu B'shvat declined after this event
What is the destruction of the Temple
We drink this many cups of wine/grape juice at the seder
What is 4
הָאֲדָמָה
What is the ground
When Adam and Eve discovered they were naked, they covered themselves with leaves from this type of tree
What is a fig tree
The first Tu B'shvat seder was celebrated here
What is Tzfat
The first glass of wine symbolizes this
What is winter
הָעֵץ
What is the tree
This type of tree tends to bloom around Tu B'shvat
What is almond tree
The Tu B'shvat seder was created by this group of people (HINT: It's not "Jews")
Who are kabbalists
The glasses of wine/grape juice we drink at the ceder represent
What is the four seasons
The Torah does not refer specifically to this fruit, but rather to honey made from this fruit
What are dates
פֵּרוֹת
What is fruit
A tree had to be this old before a farmer could harvest its fruit for personal benefit.
What is 5 years
Tu B'shvat was re-popularized with the creation of the seder in this century
What is the 16th century (The 1500's)
Although it is not one of the 7 species, this food is often eaten at the seder.
What is almonds or carobs
These are the two of the seven species that are not fruit
What are wheat and barley
פְּרָחִים
What are flowers