Sometimes natural events seem to us on the surface as difficult and harmful, but they may really be helpful and beneficial. This chasidic story is a beautiful illustration of the importance of natural systems that may initially be difficult for us to understand. It also helps us appreciate the beauty and mystery of the wind. […]
This interesting story, by anthropomorphism, grants a personality to the Sea of Galilee. It becomes a partner in our spiritual practice and our physical wellbeing. Through this we may be challenged to become aware of the role that it plays, and thereby take responsibility for its welfare as well. About two hundred years ago […]
By Gershon Kranzler The New Year for Trees: A Tu B’Shvat Story, is excerpted from Chanan and his Violin by Gershon Kranzler, copyrighted 1999 by Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch, and is reprinted here with permission. Once upon a time there lived a poor melamed, a Hebrew teacher, in a small village in Poland. He […]
Haggadot for Order: Appreciation of Nature’s Blessings: Engage your community with our colorful, one-page, ecoprinted Tu b’Shevat Haggadot. These haggadot are renewed, so they say 5771 in a small, non-prominent location. View the front of the Haggadah View the back of the Hagaddah *This haggadah includes a list of foods to buy organic, as referenced […]
This note from our Science & Technology Advisory Board is in reference to the list of foods to buy organic, as referenced from EWG in our printed haggadot. The science of toxicology is an ARTT. No, that is not a misspelling. It is, however, an easy-to-remember acronym that helps us understand what makes chemicals harmful and what makes certain foods more susceptible […]
