About 100 years ago, pioneers in the land of Israel reimagined the holiday of Tu B’Shevat as a time to plant trees. More recently, this beautiful eco-centered holiday has become an occasion for raising awareness about the environment, similar to Earth Day. A wonderful way to honor Tu B’Shevat is by supporting local farmers by enjoying regionally grown fruits and vegetables.
And don’t forget – if you’re a current PJ Library subscriber family, we’d love to help you get together with friends and neighbors.
Pick up some local fruits and veggies
Sometimes grocery stores have special local sections with regional items for sale. You can also make a family activity of looking up local farms or food hubs. Bring the kids along for a shopping trip and pick out a few favorites as well as a few “new-to-you” items. Encourage the friends joining your Get Together to bring something along as well.
Here are some guides about what grows where in North America:
Call your friends
Apply for a Get Together
Eat and enjoy
Now it’s time to partake in the delicious food you’ve gathered. You can:
- Do a taste test
- Compare how the fruit you’ve purchased tastes versus what you usually buy
- Host a seder
- Snack while enjoying a story
- All of the above
(Optional) Put on some music
Enjoy PJ Library’s Tu B’Shevat playlist
Host and enjoy
If you’d like, PJ Library will even help you cover the costs of your adventure into local eating. Visit the Get Together page to learn more.
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