🌳 Trees
What are fruit trees called in Hebrew?
Ilanot, אִילָנוֹת
Which fruit is red and has many seeds inside?
Pomegranate, רִמּוֹן
Name one action that helps protect the environment.
Recycling / saving water / planting trees
In which Hebrew month is Tu Bishvat celebrated, And what month number is this in the Hebrew calendar?
Shevat , 5 , שְׁבָט
What does a plant need to grow?
Water, sunlight, soil
Which tree has pink flowers in spring in Israel?
Almond tree, שְׁקֵדִיָּה
Name a fruit that grows on a vine and is one of the Seven Species?
Grapes, עֲנָבִים, גֶּפֶן
Why do animals need trees?
Food, shelter, shade
Why is Tu Bishvat called “The New Year for Trees”?
It is used to count the age of trees and fruits.
What part of the plant absorbs water?
Roots
Why are trees called “the lungs of the Earth”?
They produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide.
Name a fruit that is scientifically a fruit but is often called a vegetable.
Tomato (also acceptable: cucumber, pepper, zucchini)
What is one real problem that can happen when many trees are cut down?
A. More oxygen in the air
B. Cooler temperatures in cities
C. Animals lose their homes
D. Faster plant growth
C. Animals lose their homes
What do people do on Tu Bishvat?
Eat fruits (Especially from the fruits of the Land of Israel), plant trees, learn about nature
What is the process by which plants make food?
Photosynthesis
What are the names of the 7 species with which the Land of Israel was blessed?
Wheat, barley, grapevine, fig, pomegranate, olive, date
Which fruit does not grow on a tree?A. Apple
B. Banana
C. Pomegranate
D. Date
Banana
Name two ways trees help humans besides giving fruit.
Shade, oxygen, cleaner air, cooling cities, preventing soil erosion
When and who gave the commandment to plant trees in the Land of Israel?
It was given by Moses in the name of God in the book of Vayikra , as part of the settlement of the land.
"וְכִי תָבֹאוּ אֶל הָאָרֶץ וּנְטַעְתֶּם כָּל עֵץ מַאֲכָל וכו'."
What is the difference between a seed and a fruit?
A seed grows a new plant; the fruit protects and spreads the seed.
What is the part of the tree that carries water from the roots to the leaves?
The trunk / xylem (bonus for scientific term)
Which of the species belongs to both the four species and the seven species? Explain
Dates/ Palm, תָּמָר, דֶּקֶל
1. The Four Species - (Sukkot) Lulav and Sukkah
2. Seven Species - Blessing of the Land - Honey (Silan)
Imagine your city removes half of its trees.
Name one short-term effect and one long-term effect on people or animals.
Short-term: hotter streets, less shade
Long-term: climate change impact, loss of habitats
Why is it important to know a tree’s age in Jewish law?
To know when fruits are allowed to eat (Orlah).
Name five vegetables that are botanically defined as fruits.
Tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, avocado, pumpkin, green beans