9 Symbolic Ways to Celebrate Tu B’Shevat

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January 13, 2016
Hillary
Jscreen & You, Jscreen Lite

Since the JScreen logo includes the beautiful tree of life, it’s fitting for us to commemorate Tu B’Shevat, the New Year of the Trees.

Humans are often compared to trees, both in relation to strong roots and the responsibility to be fruitful and multiply. We also rely on trees for our daily oxygen intake, so why not embrace your inner tree-hugger and pay homage by partaking in a Tu B’Shevat activity on January 25th!

Here are 9 meaningful and creative ideas:

 

1. Pick fresh fruits and vegetables at a local farm.

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2. Plant trees, seeds, or start an herb garden.

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3. Build a birdhouse to hang in a tree.

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4. Eat the seven significant species of the land of Israel: wheat, grapes, barley, figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates.

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5. Organize a park clean-up to collect litter.

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6. Make something for your home with reclaimed wood.

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7. Take some time to research your own ancestry and assemble your family tree.

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8. Commit to recycling paper goods. If you don’t already have one, get a separate bin and you’re all set!

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9. Host a Tu B’Shevat Seder.

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What other ways do you love to celebrate this special Jewish holiday?

About JScreen

Headquartered in Atlanta at Emory University’s Department of Human Genetics, JScreen is a national non-profit offering at-home comprehensive and affordable genetic testing and counseling.

ReproGEN – determines risk for having a child with a genetic disease

CancerGEN – tests for genetic changes that increase risk for many types of cancer

If a person or couples’ risk is elevated, genetic counselors will privately address the results, options and resources to help plan for a healthy future.

JScreen believes that a combination of education, access to state-of-the-art testing technology, and personalized support by qualified medical professionals are key to preventing devastating genetic diseases.