2nd Annual East Bay Tu B'Shvat Seder! -- led by Rabbi Shalom Bochner

2nd Annual East Bay Tu B'Shvat Seder!

led by Rabbi Shalom Bochner

Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and join us for a wonderful celebration on the night of Tu B'Shvat, next Wednesday January 15th, 6 - 8pm, sponsored by the East Bay Minyan and Alma Retreats with support from Congregation Netivot Shalom and Congregation Beth Israel!

When:  Wednesday, January 15, 6:00-8:00 pm

Where: Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut Street, Berkeley

Cost:  $18 before 1/10; $24 before 1/14 – RSVP required (so we can prepare the correct amount of food and wine)

Tu B’Shevat is the New Year for the Trees, the Birthday of Trees, and a mystical celebration of the Tree of Life.  While today Tu B’Shevat is simply seen as the Jewish Arbor Day/Earth Day, it has a fascinating history of being developed over thousands of years.  On Wednesday evening, January 15^th (the full moon, 15^th day of the Hebrew lunar month of Shevat), the East Bay Minyan will hold its second annual Tu B’Shevat Seder.  Featuring the 7 Biblical Species of the Land of Israel and fine wines, we will celebrate all that trees give us, engage in text study and meditation, and celebrate a “traditional” Tu B’Shevat Seder. This is an all-ages event. The seder will again be led by Rabbi Shalom Bochner, a local Jewish educator and Director of Alma Retreats.  Whether you have never been to a Tu B’Shevat Seder before, or if you never miss one, join us for a wonderful celebration of trees!