Sunday will be Tu B'Shevat - the 15th day of the Jewish month of Shevat, a holiday known as the "New Year for Trees." It is spring in Israel now, the prefect time for planting, but there are a lot of ways that those of who are still in winter can celebrate:
1. Plant a tree in Israel
My husband and I had a tree planted last year in honor of our son, and in memory of a special family member who had passed away through the Jewish National Fund organization. The trees start at $18 and include a beautiful certificate. For more information check out their website at:
2. Plant Parsley Now for Passover
I guess this is pretty common with Jewish preschools, and I love the idea. I am going to try it this year with my son. We found a nice window sill starter kit and the local Home Depot where there were all kinds of options. I am not much of a green thumb, but I think it will be fun to begin teaching my son about plants - and something fun to watch in the weeks ahead.
3. Tu B'Shevat Seder
Another fun idea for those who like to experiment in the kitchen- planning a dinner that showcases the many fruits of Israel, as mentioned in the Bible: figs, dates, pomegranates, olives, grapes/raisins, wheat and barley.
4. Learning About the Environment
Make this weekend an earth-friendly weekend - serve a vegetarian menu, renew your commitment to recycling, take a nature walk and find different textures of things, what does the day smell like? Go to the library and find some new books to read about trees, plants and even new kinds of fruits and vegetables. I am always looking for new recipes and ideas for dinner - this is a great opportunity to try something new.
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