Tu Bishvat

Today is Tu Bishvat, the Rosh Hashana for trees.

Why are we celebrating this day? Because the Torah compares people to a tree. We can learn many lessons from a tree:

• Just as a tree always grows, we should always continue to become better people.
• Trees provide oxygen, shade, fruit, and much more. We should also spread goodness and kindness to others. 
• Mitzvot are compared to fruits. Just like a tree gives fruit, we should perform mitzvot.
• The stronger the roots, the bigger and stronger the tree can grow. Jewish children need a strong Jewish education to become proud Jews.

The students were challenged to create a masterpiece using assorted fruits. Their masterpiece had to represent either something tree related or Mitzvah related.

Below are the fruits of their labor: