Tu Bishvat Honoring the Legacy of Shlomo Bardin's Tree-Planting Tradition

For more than seven decades, Brandeis-Bardin has marked the season through tree planting—a tradition championed by our founder, Shlomo Bardin, to help generations feel deeply connected to the land, to Jewish values, and to one another. This year, we proudly honor that legacy by gathering to plant new roots for the Jewish future.

Enjoy a spirited Tu Bishvat celebration with lunch, singing, and a special seder led by Alonim, BCI, and Ziegler alum Rabbi Joshua Katzan. Share this meaningful day with friends, family, and fellow alumni as we come together to rejoice in the miracle of the tree.

Our Alumni Committee is excited to welcome you:

CIT Year: Harriet Scharf ‘66 | Ken Goodman ‘80 | Stacy Schneider Schnaid ‘82 | Jen Thomas ’85 | Lisa Niver ’88 staff | Dana Saly '89 | Rebekah Belzer ‘94 | Dena Grimshaw '96 | Alisha Pedowitz ‘96 | Jackie Grinwald ‘98 | Offer Grinwald ‘99 | Eli Zevin ‘04 | Rachel Weinberg ’11

Event Highlights:

• Family Tree Planting: Help bring new life to the Brandeis-Bardin landscape (rain or shine).
• Lunch, Tu Bishvat Seder & Songs, and Dancing: A community meal and joyful singing led by Rabbi Joshua Katzan.
• Optional Hike: Explore the rolling hills of our beautiful campus (weather permitting).
• Special Alumni Swag: Take home a meaningful keepsake.

Activities for children will also be provided.

Event Details:

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Brandeis-Bardin Campus, 1101 Peppertree Lane Brandeis, CA 93064

10:30 am – 2:00 pm PT

• Optional Hike: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
• Tree Planting, Lunch, Seder & Songs, and Dancing: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

This day will honor our past and celebrate the next generation of Camp Alonim families.

RSVP today to reserve your spot and help us grow the Camp Alonim community together.