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Galilee Diary: Winter

Rabbi Marc J. Rosenstein

It is life we want, no more and no less than that, our own life feeding on our own vital sources, in the fields and under the skies of our homeland, a life based on our own physical and mental labors; we want vital energy and spiritual richness from this living source.

Chocolate cookies for the Jewish Holiday of Tu BiSh'vat

Chocolate Chip Mystery Mandelbrot

Recipe by

Tina Wasserman

Mandelbrot means “almond bread” in Yiddish, but its origins are the biscotti cookies that were created in Italy more than 700 years ago. This recipe is featured in Tina Wasserman's book, Entree to Judaism for Families filled with tools to help children learn to cook with confidence, with clear, step-by-step instructions for every recipe and tips for adults to make the experience safe and rewarding.

Snow covered road surrounded by trees -- and white lights in the foreground

How I Teach My Kids That Being Jewish is Awesome and Awe-Filled

Dr. Emily Aronoff

Last year, my pre-school-aged daughter was acutely aware that her friends and their families would be celebrating Christmas and that she wasn’t going to be a part of it.

Hands of an adult and a child planting something in the ground

Tu BiShvat Activities to Do at Home

The Jewish New Year of the Trees, or Tu BiSh’vat, lends itself to many home observations and activities. Here are some ideas for crafts, planting, quiet activities, and more.

Tu BiShvat Treat Tree

Too cold to plant a tree outside? This tree can be the centerpiece at your Tu BiShvat party. Most materials can be found at your local craft shop (and, of course, a quick stop at your local candy store!)

Handprint trees for the Jewish holiday of Tu BiShvat

Tu BiShvat Handprint Tree

Children ages 4-10 will enjoy this messy project that blooms into a beautiful tree!

Tu BiShvat Fruit Head Guy

Fruit Head Guy makes an excellent appetizer on Tu BiShvat.

Girl crouched over planting broccoli next to a sign bearing the word in Hebrew

Tu BiShvat Social Action Guide

Here are some ideas for incorporating social justice themes into your Tu BiShvat celebration.

Make Recycled Paper

Celebrate the New Year of the Trees by making recycled paper using a blender or food processor.

Teaching Children about Reducing Waste (Bal Tashchit)

Yasmin must hold her nose to wade through the garbage piling up outside the Plony house. Though she turns off the faucet and begs Momma Plony not to use extra paper towels, it takes a magical Sparks- inspired flood to sort out the real trash from the recyclables.