Tu B'Shvat Virtual Tree Planting Tzedaka Campaign

From an email:

JOIN TODAY'S TU B'SHVAT CELEBRATION:

PLANT A VIRTUAL TREE IN ISRAEL!!!

Planting Trees in Israel on Tu B'Shvat During a Shmittah Year?
What is one to do???

National Council of Young Israel, Council of Young Israel Rabbis in Israel, and Yisrael Hatzair - the Young Israel Movement in Israel, are pleased to announce a unique Tu B'Shvat campaign for this special Shmittah year - during which we are prohibited from planting trees in Eretz Yisrael.

Young Israel's Tu B'Shvat Virtual Tree Planting Tzedaka Campaign will collect funds for forests and green areas to be planted in the communities populated by Gush Katif Evacuees - immediately after the Shmittah year.

To "plant" a tree for $18 USD (NIS 72) click here.

Donations are considered tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law in the United States and Israel. USA (501 (c)3) Tax ID #03-0381957 (Young Israel Programs - CYIR). Israel (Article 46) Tax ID #580162691 (Council of Young Israel Rabbis in Israel).

We are also pleased to announce the compilation of a virtual sourcebook for synagogues and individuals to utilize in their celebrations of Tu B'Shvat. The virtual sourcebook is meant to encourage synagogues and communities in North America and Israel to pay special attention to one of the very important but often overlooked new year's celebrations on the Jewish calendar.

One does not have to be associated with "Young Israel" to benefit from the Virtual Sourcebook. It will be available for download for all - free of charge.

Click here to download the Young Israel Tu B'Shvat Virtual Sourcebook.

Those who for one reason or another cannot download the sourcebook can order a hard copy for $10 USD (NIS 40 in Israel) by contacting Young Israel: US/Canada: 212.929.1525 ext. 100; Israel: 02.625.4983 ext. 100; email: 15shvat@youngisraelrabbis.org.il

Tu B'Shvat Sameach from all of us at Young Israel!

Council of Young Israel Rabbis in Israel
58 King George Street, Suite 109, Jerusalem 94262 ISRAEL
Tel: 02-625-4983 Fax: 02-623-0275
Email: info@youngisraelrabbis.org.il Web: www.youngisraelrabbis.org.il

National Council of Young Israel
111 John Street, Suite 450, New York, New York 10038
Tel: 212-929-1525 Fax: 212-727-9526
Email: ncyi@youngisrael.org Web: www.youngisrael.org

Yisrael Hatzair - The Young Israel Movement in Israel
58 King George Street, Suite 106, Jerusalem 94262 ISRAEL
Tel: 02-623-1361 Fax: 02-623-1363 Email: young-il@zahav.net.il

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