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Holidays, Israel, Rituals, Tu B'Shevat

Happy Tu B’Shevat!

Ameer Benno

Today is Tu B’Shevat – the beginning of the “new year” for trees.  Today marks the season in which the earliest-blooming trees in Israel emerge from their winter sleep and begin a new fruit-bearing cycle.

There are few customs related to this holiday.  One is to eat a new fruit on this day, or to eat from the “Seven Species” described in the Bible as being abundant in the land of Israel. These are: wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives and dates.

Another custom is to plant a tree on this day, or to collect money to plant trees in Israel.

Current Events, Education, Lectures

2/4/18 at 9:30 a.m. – Manny Dahari: The Untold Story of Jewish Refugees

Ameer Benno

At the age of thirteen, Manny Dahari escaped from his home country of Yemen, seeking refuge in the United States. Manny is currently a marketing and political science major at Yeshiva University, and is passionate about sharing both his personal experience as a Yemenite refugee, and the story of the Jewish communities of the Middle East and North Africa.

Yemen

Hosted by Central Synagogue – Beth Emeth, 430 DeMott Ave., Rockville Centre.

Please RSVP to 766-4300 or 430demott@gmail.com by Friday 2/2 at noon to be added to the security guard’s list.

Events, Food, Holidays, Purim, Youth

3/1/18 at 5:00 p.m.: “Purim in the Stadium” – Megillah Reading and Purim Party!

Ameer Benno

Purim

Megillah Reading!
Concession Stand Dinner!
Carnival Games!
Dress up like a true fan! Prizes for all children in a costume!
Stadium Photo Op!

Megilla Reading 5:00pm
Program 5:30pm

Reserve your tickets!
$12/child $18/adult
RSVP by Feb 15: $10/child $15/adult

RSVP Here!