Better Nature: A Tu B’Shvat Seder and Dinner

600 I St NW,Washington DC 20001

06 February, 2023

Description

Celebrate the New Year of the Trees with a Tu B’Shvat seder, a ritual that began with the Kabbalists of the 16th century. At our seder led by Rabbi Nora, you’ll dive into nature-inspired texts to discover connections between environmentalism and Judaism, learn the basics of Kabbalah, and explore the symbolism behind the fruit, nuts, and four cups of wine we enjoy on this holiday. Dinner and fruitful conversation to follow. Dinner Menu for Tu B'Shvat: To Start: BYOW (Bring Your Own Wine) & enjoy different kinds of fruits and nuts to celebrate the holiday before the Seder beginsDinner Buffet: Iraqi meatballs with dried apricots in tomato sauce (vegan option: made with tofu)Grapefruit, walnut and herb tabbouleh salad (vegan, *contains walnut)Green beans in mustard seeds (vegan, GF)Almond and sour cherry rice (vegan, contains almond)Dessert: Date and chocolate chip cake (vegetarian)Please contact Molly Schantz ([email protected]) by Wednesday, February 1 with questions or if you have any dietary restrictions.