Tu Bishvat, the Jewish New Year for Trees, is a time to celebrate trees as pillars of life and express gratitude for the nourishment they provide.
This year, we were especially honoured to welcome the Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis to our Tu Bishvat Seder, where we marked the occasion by tasting fruits from each season.
In class, our children have been exploring eco-Judaism, learning about what the world provides us with, our responsibilities and how we can care for our environment. Children studied the importance of water, air and soil – and this Tu Bishvat Seder was a meaningful way to bring that learning to life.
Together with the Chief Rabbi, our student council members planted an olive tree at the entrance to Gesher, and just like our children and young people, we look forward to watching it grow and flourish over the years to come.
