Stronger Together
Posted by Kar-Ben Team on 3/1/2022 to
Tu B'Shevat
In the summer of 1964, the disappearance and murder of
three young civil rights activists in rural Mississippi shocked the country.
The boys were volunteers with the Freedom Summer Project. One was James Chaney,
a local African-American from
Parsley at Tu B'Shevat and More!
Posted by Your Friends at Kar-Ben on 1/8/2018 to
Tu B'Shevat
Tu B’Shevat, though a minor holiday about agriculture in antiquity, has significance in today’s modern world, even though celebrating it during winter in North America requires a little bit of ingenuity. Tu B’Shevat has evolved into an opportunity to celebrate a connection to Israel while promoting environmentalism. Tu B’Shevat provides a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about the importance of a healthy planet, and their roles in carrying on the legacy of a verdant world.