http://shirlala.com/holidays/the-torah-compared-to-a-fig-tree Outrageously Hip Jewish Kiddie Rock Wed, 17 Jan 2018 21:29:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6.1 http://shirlala.com/holidays/the-torah-compared-to-a-fig-tree#comment-1332 Shira Kline Jewish Music for Kids Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:48:46 +0000 http://shirlalacom.setupmyblog.com/?p=9#comment-1332 [...] Back in the day, back in the 16th century that is, a group of Jewish mystics lived in the holy city of Tzfat in Israel. Over many a day and night they discussed and explored how to relate to God. On the holiday of Tu B’Shvat they wondered how best to honor the New Year of the trees. So they created a special Seder for Tu B’Shvat. (You may remember what a Seder is from Passover.) To this day, we gather together around a table with 4 questions, 4 cups of juice, 3 sets of amazing fruits, plenty of music and great discussion. If you haven’t participated in a Tu B’Shvat Seder, make one yourself this year! It’s a lot of fun, very tasty, and not to mention a way to rediscover what we have in common with the rest of creation. Click here for more resources. Did you know that the Torah is called a “Tree of Life?” Why do you think that is? If you have ideas, I’d love to hear about them. Send them along to TreeOfLife@shirlala.com By the way, the Torah is also compared to a fig tree. You can read more about it in the Babylonian Talmud or click here for more information! [...]

]]> http://shirlala.com/holidays/the-torah-compared-to-a-fig-tree#comment-1504 Shira Kline Jewish Music for Kids Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:48:46 +0000 http://shirlalacom.setupmyblog.com/?p=9#comment-1504 [...] Back in the day, back in the 16th century that is, a group of Jewish mystics lived in the holy city of Tzfat in Israel. Over many a day and night they discussed and explored how to relate to God. On the holiday of Tu B’Shvat they wondered how best to honor the New Year of the trees. So they created a special Seder for Tu B’Shvat. (You may remember what a Seder is from Passover.) To this day, we gather together around a table with 4 questions, 4 cups of juice, 3 sets of amazing fruits, plenty of music and great discussion. If you haven’t participated in a Tu B’Shvat Seder, make one yourself this year! It’s a lot of fun, very tasty, and not to mention a way to rediscover what we have in common with the rest of creation. Click here for more resources. Did you know that the Torah is called a “Tree of Life?” Why do you think that is? If you have ideas, I’d love to hear about them. Send them along to TreeOfLife@shirlala.com By the way, the Torah is also compared to a fig tree. You can read more about it in the Babylonian Talmud or click here for more information! [...]

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