New Year for the trees - Tu b'shvat

Tu B’Shvat is the "New Year for the Trees"—a moment on the Jewish calendar dedicated to planting saplings, tending to the earth, and celebrating the potential of new growth. It is a custom to go out into the fields, plant a tree, and commit to the stewardship of our planet.
For the last two years, this season was marked by the sounds of conflict—sirens and uncertainty. But this year, the skies over the North are quiet.

This silence is not just a relief; it is a critical window of opportunity. It is time to turn our attention from survival to cultivation.

A child, much like a sapling, cannot grow on cleared ground alone. To thrive, they need nutrient-rich soil, deep watering, essential vitamins, and the warmth of the sun. At the Children’s Museum of the Galilee, we strive to be that gardener. We are pouring into them the nutrients of STEAM education, the water of emotional support, and the sunlight of "The Art of Play."
We live in a beautiful but volatile region. While we are grateful for the quiet today, we know that stability is not guaranteed.

That is why our work right now is so urgent. We must use this time of peace to help our children send their roots down deep—anchoring them into a foundation of emotional strength and resilience. We are building their internal resources now, so that no matter what winds may blow in the future—be it a crisis, a trauma, or a storm—they will have the tools to stand firm.
We are preparing them to not just enjoy the spring, but to be sturdy enough to withstand any winter.

Help us ensure that when the winds come, our children remain unshakable.

Support the growth of the next generation here.

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