Ever since, Tu Bishvat has been a time for Jews to explore their relationship to the world of nature. The site contains a blend of serious scholarship and family fun. In addition to the Kids Corner, where youngsters can play games and learn about traditional foods and even a special Tu Bishvat seder the site features a selection of verses about trees. There s also an opportunity to send free online postcards to family and friends. The cards are culled from the collections of the JTS library and the Melton Center s Egalitarian Poster Series.
Spring is only a few short weeks away.
What better way to anticipate its arrival than by celebrating Tu Bishvat on February 8 with a visit to the JTS website. Founded in 1886, the Jewish Theological Seminary is the academic and spiritual center of Conservative Judaism, granting undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees through its five schools and offering enriching programs for the Jewish community in the US, Israel and around the world.