Living Well ;'1. Professional instructions * Classes for all skill levels - beginner to expert * Special program for the younger skiers. (ages 6-10) * Small biasses * Adult classes too! * Charter buses Saturday & Sunday (20 Cyber Spot Happy 'Trees A cool Web site for Tu b'Shevat. 855-1075 Content Design Ease of Use Teaching Kids to Ski is Our Business Celebrating our 27th season! Choose Traditions to learn about the lovely ancient custom of buying a tree to celebrate the birth of a child (a cedar for a boy, a cypress for a girl) and planting appy spring! No, this col- the trees on Tu b'Shevat. When young umn is running just when it's supposed to, and it is still people married, the wood from their trees was used together to make the winter in Michigan. But Tu b'Shevat, the "New Year for the Trees," is wedding chuppah. Explore the blessings recited over fruit celebrated on and study some Monday, Jan. 28, a Hebrew vocabulary and in Israel every- Whatever you do, thing is green and don't miss the Seder just right for plant- button. Composed ing trees. by 16th century So put away your Sephardic snowblowers and Kabbalists and pat- galoshes. I know a terned after the neat little Web site Passover seder, you'll for kids and kids-at- enjoy a beautiful heart to learn all graphic of all the about the traditions ingredients (four of Tu b'Shevat. different wines, 15 Point your browser kinds of fruit, to wwvv.akhlah.com crackers, etc.) and a and let me be your script (Haggadah) guide. for conducting your seder. Akhlah is an Israeli slang word mean- As this is written, the "crafts" and ing "cool," and the site truly lives up to "quiz" buttons aren't working, but the its name. Today, we'll only explore the Webmaster promises that more will be Tu b'Shevat page, but you'll want to added to the page shortly and, presum- click around the other pages, bookmark ably, the link.s. will be fixed. Meanwhile, the home page and return again and from the home page it's possible to again. Akhlah.com , the "Jewish access the crafts for Tu b'Shevat so you Children's Learning Network," offers all can make a tiny fruit crate from popsicle kinds of information and activities. sticks, or a Hebrew word tree. There's a page for studying the Torah .Akhlah's mission is to provide Jewish portion of the week, for example, children and their families access to the explained in a format and terms children prayers, stories and rituals of Judaism. (and the rest of us) can understand and The site is non-sectarian, meaning it's enjoy. There are also pages for learning neither Orthodox, Conservative nor Hebrew, Israeli geography and Jewish Reform. And surprise, there are no Torah heroes. Also, you can make quiz cards, do any advertisements or pop-ups to annoy Based in Valdosta, Ga., and developed as one of a number of holiday-related a resource for children, parents and edu- crafts, and test yourself with worksheets. cators, surfers who enjoy themselves are Educators and parents can access lesson asked to respond with a little tzedakah plans, though this page of the site is still (contribution), sort of like public TV or under construction. radio and just as worthwhile. That said, let's visit Akhlah's Tu Spring over to vvwvv.aldhlah.com and b'Shevat page. From the home page, chag sameach (Happy Holiday)! El scroll down to the holidays sections and click on "Tu b'Shevat" and off we go. DEBBIE HITSKY Special to the Jewish News . .• \ , z . , N,. 0\*. • \is :a \ , s MA It's A Jewish Food jamboree! Need a flavorful feast of Jewish foods? From the Deli's handmade potato latkes 8 fresh chopped liver, Bakehouse Mandelbread E traditional Jewish Rye to Mail Order's Hannukah Heavyweight box 8 Catering's custom-service holiday events 6 more, we've got you covered! All Deli S Catering foods available for pick-up or delivery. -k-inkwvlsg‘ 14:-N, Askrw,,, r 4,4\ IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR FITNESS Let us help you be the best you can be with 1 on 1 training at our club. A patient friendly program designed just for you to help you reach your realistic fitness goals. Change your life by changing your lifestyle. Muscle therapy and nutritional consulting available. Call us today for a FREE consultation. • Nutritional Counseling • Muscle/Massage Therapy INTERNATIONAL P IQUE CHA *Tv Celebrity Anchor Children's MERNIELSWS . Fitness FPrograms Personal Trainin i Club • Free Consultation 4119 Orchard Lake Rd. (at Pontiac Tr.) West Bloomfield Visit our website www.peternielsen.com (248) 8550345 • Control Your Closet DESIGN • INSTALLATION • SERVICE 6( t /// /on', \. CLOSE1 DLYGNS 1/25 2002 74 "The only call you need to make for the perfect closet". Phone (248) 851-2804 for a personal appointment Formerli Desi: wr & Owner o The Closet Corn 'am • Akah t: lat A, •••••• r . Mel, - e.e M.', M..