Tu b’Shevat
Tu b’Shvat Terrariums - The JCC of Greater Pittsburgh (JCCPGH) (2021)
Tu b’Shvat is the birthday of the trees. The Tu b’Shvat Celebration reminded families of their connection to the earth and in particular to the land of Israel. The terrariums reminded participants of the importance of our natural resources and of the Jewish People’s connection to Eretz Yisrael. The celebration concluded with a Tu b’Shvat kiddush consisting of two kinds of juice.
Much like Jewish tradition teaches that we should plant trees not for ourselves, but for the generations to come, Tu b’Shvat Terrariums will plant the seeds of Judaism for the next generation.
Tu b'Shvat Terrariums - Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
Tikkun Seder Tu b’Shvat - The Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (IMPJ) (2021)
The celebration featured special songs, Jewish study, discussion of the custom of having both red and white wine, fruits of the Land of Israel, assembly of fruit plates from take-home kits, and related themes and values.
As one participant said:
“I thought the Tu b’Shvat Seder was very well done. We had booklets and fruit for each blessing so it was as if we were right there as part of the community even though it was online.”
What Worked for the Program:
The at-home holiday kits created viable experiential activities, not only by having printed materials and booklets at home in Russian for interfaith families, but also the customary foods, ritual items and crafts for the children.
The activities and kits were an effective way to get them involved and prepared, and they now have ritual items and booklets that they can keep for the long-term.
Israel Reform Tu B'shvat Celebration
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