Students from the local Hebron elementary school celebrate the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shvat.
Students from the local Hebron elementary school celebrated the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shvat this week by planting seedlings and flowers in a new garden in front of the Tomb of Machpela. The garden was dedicated in memory of Genadi Kaufman, a local gardener who recently lost his life. Joining them was Pesach Pinchevsky, who worked closely with Genadi in beautifying and tending the area.
“Just as these roots which we plant will thrive, so will our community thrive,” stated representatives of the Jewish Community of Hebron.
Tu B’Shvat is the new year for the trees and is celebrated with planting, and a festive seder meal featuring dried fruit.
To visit Hebron this year for Tu B’Shvat:
United States contact info:
http://www.hebronfund.org
1760 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
718-677-6886
info@hebronfund.org
In Israel contact the offices of the Jewish Community of Hebron at:
http://en.hebron.org.il/
02-996-5333
office@hebron.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hebronofficial
