Hebrew Letters
ה
He
What is Tu B'Shvat?
Tu B'Shvat is a holiday that celebrates trees and our responsibility to maintain the environment.
What does Achrayut אַחֲרָיוּת mean?
Responsibilty
True or False: Knowing what Achrayut is and making sure you uphold it is very important.
True!
What did Jacob gift to Joseph?
A colorful coat.
ג
Gimmel
What is a way we can show achrayut for the environment? Hint: 3 R's.
Reuse, Reduce, Recycle!
What does Tikkun Olam תִּיקּוּן עוֹלָם mean?
Repairing the world
What does the word achrayut אַחֲרָיוּת mean to you?
Student shares!
What did Joseph's brothers do to him?
Threw him in a well and sold him to Ishmaelites.
ל
Lamed
Why do we celebrate Tu B’Shvat during this time of year?
Tu B’Shvat is the beginning of the fruit crop in Israel or the new year for fruit trees.
What does b'tzelem Elohim אֱלֹהִםי בְּצֶלֶם mean?
In the image of God
Name a chore you have at home.
Dishes, making bed, cleaning room, putting away toys
How many sons did Jacob have?
12
פּ פ
Pe and Fe
Name 3 ways trees are important to the environment.
Trees help to prevent erosion.
Trees provide wood for construction.
Trees provide fruit for eating.
Trees provide shade.
Trees help improve the climate.
Trees provide a haven for nesting birds.
What does Sh’mirat haguf (שְׁמִריַת הַףו) mean?
taking care of the body
Name one responsibility for each of the following: a family member, the community, the environment, and yourself.
Student shares!
Why do you think Joseph's brothers acted so meanly toward him?
They were jealous of his dreams/their father liked him the most/they wanted his coat.