Celebration of the Jewish New Year for Trees started off Saturday, February 3rd with Tu B’shvat as the theme of Havdalah. On Monday, February 5th, an event titled “Eat Dirt” with Jewish Student Association took place. From 7:30-9:30 PM at the Mary Graydon couches, anyone who wanted to could come and eat “dirt” — chocolate pudding, Oreo cookies, and gummy worms — and then plant seeds for yourself.
Then, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Jewish Student Association board members will be tabling in Mary Graydon from 11 AM-3 PM to sell chocolates in the theme of Tu B’shvat, placing them on cardboard leaves.
On Thursday, February 8th from 8:30-9:30 PM, the Davenport will have an array Israeli fruits and nuts available, in the holiday spirit.
To close the festive week, will be a Tu B’shvat themed Shabbat evening on Friday.