Rosh Hodesh Sh'vat Celebrated by TBA Sisterhood

Rosh Hodesh is the Hebrew term for the beginning of the month on the Jewish calendar which has evolved into a women’s holiday. Temple B’nai Abraham’s Sisterhood joins together, led by Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz, a few times a year to welcome the new month with conversation, learning, spiritual growth, and connection. On Tuesday, January 31, at 7:30 PM, we will welcome the month of Sh'vat in the Jewish year 5777 at the temple, 300 E Northfield Road, Livingston. The topic of "Judaism and the Environment: Planting Seeds for the Future" will be explored. Sh'vat is a time to reflect on rebirth and renewal. Sh'vat which often occurs in January or February, is the month in which the holiday of Tu B'shvat is celebrated sometimes with a Seder (the New Year of the Trees). To celebrate the New Year of the trees, it's customary to eat three categories of food: food with inedible shell (such as almonds); food with pits (such as olives) and fully edible fruit (such as grapes). Enjoy an evening of spiritual exploration, learning and Tu B'Sh'vat nosh and inspiration! This event is free and open to the community. Register at www.tbanj.org. or call 973.994.2290. For information, call Rabbi Dantowitz at 973-994-2290, ext 213.