Olive Tree Arts Network

Even though it's summer vacation, our veteran teaching artist Hera Shakir is hard at work, revamping our curriculum for the upcoming year. Our program developers are cooking up some thrilling updates that are sure to electrify our 4th graders from Christian, Muslim and Jewish schools! Get ready for an exciting year ahead!

Happy Passover! Last night was the first night of Passover, which is an eight day Jewish holiday commemorating the Hebrews' liberation from slavery in Egypt and the “passing over” of the forces of destruction.

If you celebrate Passover, please share what you love most about Passover!

Olive Tree Arts Network celebrates Eid alongside our Muslim friends and wishes you a Happy Eid!

Eid in Arabic means “feast, festival, holiday.” Eid is a worldwide festival and celebration for Muslims. During the calendar year there are two Eid's that are celebrated by Muslims. Eid ul Fitr, which means “festival to break the fast” is at the end of the holy month of Ramadan in which Muslims fast for a whole month.

To those celebrating, may your Eid be filled with joy, hope and love.