Tu B'Shvat (literally, the 15th of the month of Shvat), is a relatively minor Jewish holiday. So why is it seeing a resurgence with young Jews across the country?
Known as 'Chag Ha Elanot', or Festival/Holiday of the Trees, Tu B'Shvat has become a focal point for activism-minded Jews, particularly in the ecological and environmental space. As the Jewish Arbor day, there are a myriad of interesting ways that people choose to observe and celebrate.
One tradition is a Seder, much in the same format as Pesach (including 4 glasses of wine). To learn more and see a great example of a Tu B'Shvat Seder, check this out
More recently, though, new traditions are emerging focusing on volunteering and community involvement. JGrads, for example, is organizing a day trip to help out with a new garden (details here)
How do you connect with Judaisms traditional agricultural and natural bonds?
Friday, February 6, 2009
Tu B'Shvat, the day for Jewish hippies
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2 comments:
Thanks for posting the seder! I used it today for my celebration, and it was wonderful!
Jill
you know i'm going to the jgrads event at the gateway greening garden! (if anyone else wants to go...) it's going to be sweet
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