Temple Emanu-El celebrates the tree with Tu B’Shevat
The ecological holiday was was held Jan. 24.
By
Harry Sayer
| 11:37 a.m. January 24, 2021
Sarasota
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Temple Emanu-El families and children celebrated the Birthday of the Trees with the temple's Tu B’Shevat festivities on Jan. 24.
Director of Education Sabrina Silverberg, Rabbi Michael Shefrin and other staff put on a fun event that taught children the importance of ecological awareness, the beauty of nature, and how to care for the earth. Families planted flowers together and went on a scavenger hunt later in the morning.
Families turned out for the Tu B’Shevat celebration.
Director of Education Sabrina Silverberg explained the rules of the day to the kids.
Rachel, Felix and Theo Levey-Baker watched the festivities.
Temple Emanu-El's parking lot had several planting workshop stations.
Families and children mixed it up planting together.
Eloise Friedman held her orange high as part of the holiday.
David Weiman danced with his son Aitan.
Michael and Carter Hankin started work planting.
Temple Emanu-El staff delivered plants to families.
Aaron and Norah Jawitz worked together on their flower pot.
Jimmy, Brooks and Melissa Protigal got to work on their plant.
Layla Murphy wore gloves when planting.
Shema, Yehudit and Zahari'Yah Yisrael had a great morning planting.
Alana Derowe and Eliana Lasko drew on their flower pots.
