Tu BiShvat Arts

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Four art projects to celebrate the New Year for Israel's trees and strengthen the ties between our families, the Seven Species, and Israel. These art projects are adaptable to early childhood through elementary school.

Seven Species of Israel Family Trees

Create your family tree using one of the trees of Israel’s Seven Species!

Favorite Israeli Fruit Trees Watercolor Resist Painting

In addition to the Seven Species we note during Tu B’shevat, Israel has many other kinds of fruit trees. Which is your favorite? This is your chance to choose and create a beautiful painting!

Lyrical Tu BiShvat Micrography Art

Using text from your favorite Tu B’Shevat songs, stories, etc, you can create a one of a kind piece of art that focuses on the connection between the language of Israel and the roots of Israel.

Seven Species Fabric Collage

Create a your own version of Israel’s Seven Species in a special collage that will serve as a beautiful and constant reminder of the connection between the Nation of Israel and the Land of Israel.

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Topic
  • Jewish Holidays (Chagim)
  • Nature
  • Creativity and the Arts
Setting
  • After School and Beyond
  • Congregational Learning
  • Day Schools and Yeshivas
  • Early Childhood
  • Family Engagement

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A collection of resources to stimulate students by forming connections between nature, Israel, and Tu Bishvat.

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Staying Grounded to Keep Growing on Tu B'Shvat

Explore how Tu B’Shvat offers us a valuable lesson about the importance of patience when undergoing growth processes.

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Deep Roots, New Growth

Discover how trees have played a central role in Jewish tradition, environmental awareness, and Zionist ideals.

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