Typhoon Faith, Tu B'Shevat, Jews and Humor

Prayer and recovery in the Philippines; a Jewish celebration of trees; Jews and humor

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Premiered January 10, 2014

Typhoon Faith, Tu B'Shevat, Jews and Humor

Prayer and recovery in the Philippines after Hurricane Hayaan; Tu B'Shevat, a Jewish celebration of trees; and the importance of humor in Jewish culture through centuries of persecution.

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Comedy has played an important role in Jewish culture through centuries of persecution.

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Jews and Humor

This "green" Jewish holiday is a New Year celebration of trees and the environment.

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Tu B'Shevat

As their nation rebuilds after Typhoon Hayaan, many Filipinos find comfort in prayer.

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Typhoon Faith

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