Come learn about the vegetables that got fired from the seder plate, the arguments about Jews eating eggplant and papaya, and the importance of poisonous plants for Sukkot and kashrut. Meet at the Flatbush Ave. entrance (455 Flatbush Ave., corner of Empire Blvd.) near the Prospect Park subway station. The fee for the Torah Flora tour is $15, in addition to our discounted Garden admission fee of $16. This tour is limited to 20 people, so reservations are recommended. To reserve a place, e-mail jon@torahflora.org. Signed copies of Fruits of Freedom, the Torah Flora Hagadah, will be available for purchase ($35) at the conclusion of the tour.
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