Eco-Judaism Tu B'Shevat Seder 2010 & Shabbat Dinner: Friday January 29, 2010 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

When: Friday January 29, 2010, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Where: CUCC Community United Church of Christ 2650 Table Mesa Drive Boulder, CO 80305

Description: Shabbat Dinner (bring your own) and Eco-Judaism Tu B'Shevat Seder led by Rabbi Steve Booth-Nadav,

We will use text, song and discussion to delve into relevant topics of climate change, eating locally (locavores,) Eco-Kashrut, conservation and preservation. No prior knowledge is needed to participate.

Bring: Please bring your own indoor picnic, including your own plate, utensils, cup and napkin. It is our custom to avoid pork and shellfish.

Fee: Members free others $10 adults $5 kids

RSVP: Because this is a new event, it would really help us to know how many places to set!

As an incentive, if you RSVP:

• Before January 26: We will bring the Tu B'Shevat fruits for you! RSVP>>
• January 26 or later: You are still welcome to come, but please bring seder fruits for yourself RSVP>>

The Seder is broken into for sections, addressing different parts of our world ecology and Jewish texts which remind us of our responsibilities toward the earth. Each section has texts which require some explanation and/or lend themselves to discussion either for the whole group of for small groups.

The four sections and some samples of fruits representing them:

1. Local Fruits: Apple juice, apples, dried peaches, raisins
2. Israei Fruits: Dates, figs, pomegranate
3. Exotic Fruits: Clementines, Kiwi, coconut, dried papaya, bananas
4. Planting of Seeds: Soils, small cups and parsley seeds (will be ready for Passover!)

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