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The custom of holding a Tu B'Shevat Seder dates back to the 17th century. In keeping with this tradition, we will gather together to eat, drink, sing, and rejoice in the miracle of the trees. We’ll also examine (and of course eat) a wide variety of fruits and nuts.
Our Tu B'Shevat Seder, hosted by the Green Team, will include the traditional four cups of wine, with varying combinations of red and white, representing the shifting of yearly seasons. We will share a delicious pot-luck meal with traditional dishes featuring fruits and vegetables mentioned in the Torah. The Seder will incorporate readings about trees and fruit from a range of Jewish literature. To participate in this joyous and fun event, please RSVP by January 9 to Bill DeLynn at wdelynn@optonline.net. We will respond with instructions and suggestions for how to participate in the pot-luck dinner. If you can help with planning or setup, please let us know. In Israel, Tu B’Shevat has become a tree planting festival. If you’d like to plant a tree in honor, or in memory, of a loved one or friend, you can do so through the Jewish National Fund at www.jnf.org . Questions? Feel free to email Bill DeLynn at wdelynn@optonline.net Never been to a Tu B’Shevat Seder? Don’t know what it’s like? Take a look at our 2017 Seder! |