2009-02-20 / Faith

Synagogue celebrates Jewish Earth Day


IN HONOR OF MOTHER EARTH—Simi Valley resident Rosie Gagnon, above at right, and the Sisterhood of B'nai Emet, celebrate Jewish Earth Day with a Tu Bishvat Seder on Feb. 10 at the temple. Tu Bishvat, the New Year of the Trees, is a time to sit back and consider what nature has to teach humankind. At left, Rabbi Michele Paskow speaks with attendees about the meaning of Tu Bishvat. IN HONOR OF MOTHER EARTH—Simi Valley resident Rosie Gagnon, above at right, and the Sisterhood of B'nai Emet, celebrate Jewish Earth Day with a Tu Bishvat Seder on Feb. 10 at the temple. Tu Bishvat, the New Year of the Trees, is a time to sit back and consider what nature has to teach humankind. At left, Rabbi Michele Paskow speaks with attendees about the meaning of Tu Bishvat. Photos by WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers Photos by WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers

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