Learn About The Jewish Holiday of Tu BiShvat (Hebrew for New Year of the Trees)

In this one-time class w/ certified teacher Mr. Lipton, students will learn about the Jewish holiday of Tu BiShvat (Hebrew for New Year of the Trees) to honor & take care of the earth, learn about recycling, composting & endangered animals.

The Jewish holiday of Tu BiShvat is a holiday to honor the earth. 
In this class students will:
-Learn about ways to take care of the earth
-Learn about recycling and composting
-Learn about endangered animals
-Learn a song about taking care of the earth (lyrics provided)
-Explore some traditional foods and customs that have become part of Tu BiShvat
-Create their own posters about taking care of the earth

We will also learn about a special Tu BiShvat meal that some people have to celebrate the holiday. We will look at photos of Tu BiShvat celebrations in Israel and the USA. 

The class will be a mix of thinking about taking care of the earth and learning about a special Jewish tradition.  

This class will be taught secularly, culturally and historically. 

Mr. Lipton is a certified teacher who was raised in the Jewish faith and enjoys celebrating the Jewish holidays throughout the year with his family. He volunteers at his local synagogue in Brookline, MA. Please see Mr. Lipton's compete bio under the Teacher Expertise tab.

Cameras must be on for the entirety of the class, and students on camera. 

All learners must be enrolled students; if two learners are sharing a device, both learners must be enrolled per Outschool policies.

SEG does not do last minute transfers or refunds, after the limited cancellation period has expired.

Please see the supply list.