As part of creation, humans are charged with the protection of trees. Those trees that produce fruit in the land of Israel are subject to the various Torah regulations regarding Temple gifts and tithes. Trees are also likened to the Torah itself and serve as a popular metaphor in Jewish tradition.
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Jewish Mosaic of a Date Palm, Tunisia, 550 CE
Jewish Mosaic of a Date Palm, Tunisia, 550 CE
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