Tu B’Shvat

"The Creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn" (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

Tu B'Shvat is the New Year for trees. In Israel, Jews plant trees on Tu B'Shvat.

Traditions include: eating nuts and fruits, donating funds to plant trees in Israel, focusing on environmental issues, and holding a Tu B'Shvat seder. Tu B'Shvat literally means the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shvat.

Tu B'Shvat began as a tax day of sorts, when Jews determined which fruits would be included in the tithe brought to the Temple.

Tu B'Shvat has taken on the character of a Jewish Earth Day or Arbor Day.

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Students Activities

The Movie "The Lorax": Resources

The movie "The Lorax" perfectly mirrors the story of Tu B'Shvat, and gives it a relevant, modern twist. Here you can find fun, free printables, Lorax lesson plans, a link to an interactive Save the Trees game, and The Lorax Project - through which you can learn about actual forests, animals, and actions you can take (such as recycling) to help save our trees!

"The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein: Resources

Activities related to Shel Silverstein's "The Giving Tree," suitable for your ESL classroom

"The Giving Tree": 3 free activities

Three free activities about the book "The Giving Tree," by Shel Silverstein

Tu B'Shvat is Here: Torah Tots

This site includes coloring pages, a word find, a star code, and a story about Tu B'Shvat

Videos

Shalom Sesame: Kids Talk About Tu B'Shvat

"The Lorax" (original version)

Shalom Sesame: Avigail Grows a Tree

Songs

Earth Day

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