Torah, Trees, & Tu B'shevat

From the fateful bite from Eden’s Tree of Knowledge to calling the Torah our “Tree of Life,” trees feature prominently in Jewish text and tradition. What is the meaning behind these references? What lessons can we glean about nurturing both the environment and our spiritual growth? Elevate your Tu B’shevat (the Jewish New Year of the Trees) with Dr. Adriane Leveen as she explores the multi-layered meanings of trees in the Torah. Learn more about RAC-NY’s climate initiatives here: https://www.centralsynagogue.org/asse... Search for your assembly member: https://nyassembly.gov/mem/search/ Climate Change Superfund Act: http://tinyurl.com/ClimateChangeSuper... HEAT Act: http://tinyurl.com/RACNYHEATAct Not in NY? No problem! Check to see what RAC is doing in your state: https://rac.org/take-action/rac-your-... OR, reach out to a friend in New York to let them know how they can get involved.