Explain to the teens that in honor of the upcoming Tu b’Shevat holiday they will be learning about the spiritual connection of the native fruits of Israel and their health properties; they will also prepare a small Tu b’Shevat celebration for the elderly in a Jewish care facility during their regular meal time (optional). This program […]
Nut Balls From About This nutty cookie is a perfect Tu B’Shevat dessert. Ingredients: 1 cup margarine 2 cups flour 1 cup almonds, chopped 1 tsp. vanilla 3 Tbsp. sugar Powdered sugar Preparation: 1. Mix margarine, flour, nuts, vanilla and sugar together. 2. Roll into small balls. 3. Bake in 325 degree Fahrenheit oven for […]
Objective: The children will learn about Tu b’Shevat, explore what they appreciate about nature, and create greeting cards to share what they have learned with adults. Tu b’Shevat Discussion and Introduction to Activity Discuss Tu B’Shvat as the “New Year for the Trees” (see “What is Tu b’Shevat?” for a simple explanation) and how Hashem […]
The 15th day of the month of Shevat marks the beginning of the “new year” for trees. Tu b’Shevat is the new year for the purpose of calculating the age of trees for tithing. The Torah states that fruit from trees which were grown in the land of Israel may not be eaten during the […]
Objective The children will give thanks to Hashem for the beautiful, interesting and useful things in nature and make a “Thankful Tree.” They will also sample the fruits of the seven species of Israel and other traditional Tu B’Shevat fruits. Tu B’Shevat and Nature Discussion Instructors tell the children that the holiday of Tu B’Shevat […]
