For the past three years, the Men's Club of B'nai Israel has hosted a Tu B'Shevat Seder on the Shabbat closest to the actual date of Tu B'Shevat. The overall goal of this "Jewish Observance" program is to recognize and understand this little know holiday and its implications on the environment. The Seder is held immediately following Kiddush. Over the three years, attendance at the Seder has grown from about 20 people to 60 people, in 2019. This short program commemorates the season when trees are being planted in Israel. Traditional Israeli fruits and sweets are served as attendees are guided through this interesting and unique Seder experience by Men’s Club members. The Seder has attracted significant attention by the B'nai Israel Clergy, so much so that in 2020, the Seder will be a stand-alone event on the actual date of Tu B'Shevat, on Sunday, February 9th.

At the Seder, attendees enjoy dates, figs, grapes, different styles of grape juice, oranges, and other Israeli seasonal delights, all purchased by the Men's Club. Every attendee has a Placemat with the order of the Seder printed on it so that they can follow along the for four segments of the Seder and join in saying the blessings, singing Israeli folks songs, eating the treats, and drinking the different flavors of juice. At the end, attendees are given small potted Etrog trees that they can take home and plant in a pot.

The clergy recognized the value and interest in the Seder and have now incorporated it into the mainstream program of annual activities the Congregation. The Men's Club will be organizing and leading the Seder.