
Sunday, January 24, 2021, 10:00—11:30 am on Zoom—We’d be delighted if would join us for a communal Tu Bishvat seder. Here are the foods and items that you will need—feel free to substitute ones you have on hand for the suggested items. Living on an island, we realize that in winter there are some items that are not so easy to find. As the foods are symbols and signs to help us get closer to concepts and emotions, please feel free to use items that speak to you and are easy to procure. Please note that it is customary to prefer fruits grown in the Land of Israel and mentioned in the Bible (bolded in the list).
- Wine and/or grape juice. We will be using both red and white. White grape juice is not always simple to find, so feel free to substitute with a light fruit juice.
- Fruit that has a hard outer shell, and is soft and edible inside—such as walnuts, almonds, coconut, pomegranate.
- Fruit that is soft on the outside, and has a hard inner core (pit)—such as olives, dates, apricots, peaches
- Fruit that is entirely edible—such as figs, grapes or raisins, apples, berries
We will learn more about these symbolic foods and how they relate to our lives and our relationship with Creation.
For more information about our Tu Bishvat program…
Looking forward to learning, exploring, and feasting together.
Rabbi Harry