Tu B'Shvat: the birthday of the trees! But wait...looking out the window, the trees don't look like they are being born, in fact, they actually look quite dreary.
Why do we celebrate Tu B'Shvat it in the middle of the frigid winter and not in the spring when the trees are blossoming? We explored that very question at our Tu B'Shvat program at Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion. Even though outside it may look cold and gray, deep inside of the trees, a transformation is taking place. The sap is starting to rise, beginning the process of growth. This teaches us such an important lesson about our growth. We may not see change in ourselves and others right away, but it's happening, bit by bit, deep inside.
All the girls were treated to exciting Tu B'Shvat activities. The Pre1a and 1st Grades decorated special picture frames using pastels. The 1st Grade had a bonus activity of making baskets with dried fruit with Morah Pinkhasov. The 2nd-5th grades enjoyed making edible flowers with the help of our 8th-grade student, Meira Sofiev. The 6-8th grade classes participated in Tu B'Shvat Canvas Painting led by Mrs. Sharon Halali where each girl proved to have lots of artistic talent!
The Pasuk is brought down: "Tree, how can I bless you? Your fruits are already sweet, and you already provide shade... I will bless you that your offspring should be as sweet as you are." This Bracha is extended to each and every parent. Each YSZ student is growing, flourishing, and reaching new heights and we can't wait to watch them grow!
YSZ Celebrates Tu B'Shvat
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