Tu B’Shevat Seder

It’s great to welcome LJ Youth workers up to Norwich again,this time, to lead a Tu B’Shevat, New Year of Trees, Seder.  It falls on the 15th of Shevat; Tu means 15, though ours will be a week later due to circumstances beyond our control.  It was originally a date to age trees for a tithe (or tax) of first fruits at the Temple.  It has evolved  over the centuries and we can learn about the new year of trees, the history of this festival and how it has changed.

It resonates for many of us as care of the land & environment.  In the Hebrew Bible & tradition trees are noted for their importance. The Talmud sages believed that humanity owed its existence to trees. We should treat them with special recognition and care.  Tu B’shevat also recognises the first fruits of the year & the Seder can be a feast of many different fruits, including the  species associated with Israel.

Please let us know if you want to come along & share fruit for the Seder. Contact Annie, or Sarah through our contacts page.