We introduced this Jewish holiday as the birthday of the trees. We have many educational and fun filled activities that we will be exploring. As is our tradition in the Kohavim class we ask the children what they know and think about what we are exploring.
We know what it means when we celebrate our birthday, but what does/could it mean that we celebrate the birthday of trees? What does that mean?
"The trees turn another age. They grow bigger. They want to celebrate with each other. They grow so high, higher than anybody. When they first turn 1, they grow from a tree seed."
What do trees give to us? we asked.
"Air" said Molly.
"They actually make you breathe" said Brett.
"Paper" said Zack.
"Food" said Brett.
"Oranges" said Rachel.
"Bananas" said Jacob.
"Leaves" said Sabrina. When holidays come, you can make things pretty with them. "
"When it is a hot day, they give us a breeze" said Max Greenstein.
"Trees give us shade" said Sabrina.
"Flowers" said Molly.
"Give us flour for cooking", said Sabrina.
One of our year long goals and also a Jewish value, is our responsibility to take care of one another and as guardians of the earth, take care of all of the natural blessings we have been given. Sooo we asked:
What can WE do to take care of the earth.
"We can plant another tree" said Rachel.
" WE can decorate them" said Molly.
"Give them a brother, we could plant another tree" said Brett.
"We could give them water" said Ezra.
"We could dress them for their birthday." said Sabrina
"Give the trees balloons" said Jacob.
We will be exploring further and perhaps with planting, experiencing the fruit of trees, listening to stories of trees, how we can take care of the world, and as always, as is our tradition, thanking G-d for our blessings.
Sooo stay tuned...
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