Tu BiSh'vat is a celebration of the renewal of the land, most often associated with trees. A well known tradition for Tu BiSh'vat is to plant a tree in Israel, to help renew the marshy land to a habitable place that also provides sustinence. NFTY recognizes the need to help renew forests and trees in our backyards, our cities, our country, and the world. In this Tu BiSh'vat resource section, you will find Jewish texts about trees and renewing the earth, readings that can be incorporated into a service and several links that will allow you to make a difference.
Another tradition that is being revived is the Tu BiSh'vat seder which originated in the 1600's in Israel. We have included a sample seder for you to use or adapt with your family, friends or TYG.
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As we enter the Tu Bish'vat season, NFTY and the Union for Reform Judaism are highlighting our many resources which assist in supporting greening efforts, including programs, publications, blogs and more. Visit www.nfty.org/green for more information and to join with us!
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When is
Tu BiSh'vat?
Begins Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at sundown
Ends Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at sundown
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iTorah on Tu BiSh'vat
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Kibbutz Lotan
the Reform Kibbutz specializing in preservation and ecology in the Negev, now offering exciting opportunities to come back to Israel for a semester and more
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Tu BiSh'vat from the RAC.org
Learn more about getting involved in social action during Tu BiSh'vat from the Religious Action Center.
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Tu BiSh'vat from the Union
Find more resources from around the Reform Jewish Movement at the Union for Reform Judaism's website.
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Special thanks to Marc Katz and Debra Eichenbaum, Legislative Assistants for 2006-2007 at the Religious Action Center, for helping to create many of the resources on this page.
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