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Tu B’Shvat

Travis The Tree – A Tu B’Shvat Story

Thursday, January 21st, 2016

Travis the Tree
By Rabbi Molly G. Kane
More from Rabbi Molly 
 
“Travis the Tree,” as he was known around Prospect Park, knew the holiday of Tu B’Shevat was coming up, but he didn’t quite know what to expect. He heard some rumors that it was a holiday all about his people…the Trees. He knew there would be [...]

Create Your Own Tu B’Shvat Seder

Friday, January 1st, 2016

If you’ve never participated in a seder for Tu B’Shvat, you’re missing out! I want to give you the tools to host your own this year. Modeled after the Passover seder, it can be a very beautiful experience full of delicious fruits and nuts, great discussion, music, and a chance to explore your spiritual connections [...]

Growing Up Green with ShirLaLa

Friday, January 1st, 2016

Click on the screen below to start growing up green with ShirLaLa

http://shirlala.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ShirLaLa_EarthWormDisco-This-is-Mother-Earth.mp4

Little People Can Make a Big Difference – a Tu B’Shvat Top Ten

Friday, January 1st, 2016

Little People Can Make a Big Difference!!
(click on the picture or link above to open this PDF)
The earth gives us many gifts, fresh air, spectacular colors, yummy tastes, and natural wonders, and it’s important that we appreciate these gifts by growing up green. There are lots of ways to grow up green.  Simply understanding where [...]

Tu B’Shvat: Happy Birthday Dear Treeeees

Friday, January 1st, 2016

The Origins of Tu B’Shvat
Happy Tu B’Shvat! This is the New Year of the trees, the birthday of the Trees, Jewish Earth Day, Eco-Jew Holiday, basically a time to honor all things growing and nourishing.
Once upon a time this date “T U b’Shvat” – the 15th of the Hebrew month Shvat –   was more [...]

Story: Ask The Land!

Friday, January 1st, 2016

Chasidic story, Adapted by Shira Kline
©ShirLaLa 2007
Two farmers lived side by side for many generations. They had been neighbors for a long time but they weren’t very friendly with each other. Why is that you ask? Because once upon a time they had an argument about a certain olive tree on the [...]

Tu b’Shvat Hebrew Coloring Page – Tu b’Shvat

Friday, January 1st, 2016

Make your wishes and keep an eye out for 2 trees embracing on this special holiday!

Tu b’Shvat Hebrew Coloring Page – Eitz

Friday, January 1st, 2016

Color in the trees. Now, go find a tree and give it a hug!

Tu b’Shvat Hebrew Coloring Page – Tu b’Shvat Seder

Friday, January 1st, 2016

Enjoy your Tu b’Shvat Seder!

Tu b’Shvat Hebrew Coloring Page – Shivat haMinim 7 special foods

Friday, January 1st, 2016

Check out these seven special foods found in Israel. How many have you tried this year?