January 24, 2027|Tu B'Shvat

Sacred Aromatics

• Led by Alchemologie
• Held at Space in West Village
• Supporting Planting Trees in Israel

Blend a personal scent inspired by the botanicals and aromatics of Jewish tradition — frankincense, labdanum, sandalwood, and more. Drawing from fragrances mentioned in the Torah and those native to the land of Israel, you’ll create a bespoke perfume to bottle and take home. We’ll gather for Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees, to celebrate the natural world and the renewal it makes possible. Throughout Jewish tradition, scent has marked moments of holiness — from the ketoret incense offered daily in the Beit HaMikdash to the fragrant plants that have long accompanied ritual and celebration. This workshop reimagines that tradition through the art of natural perfumery, offering a tactile way to explore memory, spirituality, and the botanical world. The workshop will be led by Alchemologie, a Brooklyn botanical fragrance house known for its extensive library of plant-based aromatics and its customizable perfume experiences. Drawing on rare essential oils coupled with traditional perfumery techniques, Alchemologie invites people to create deeply personal fragrances while fostering a meaningful connection to the natural intelligence of our planet. A portion of proceeds will support Jewish National Fund’s work planting and caring for trees in Israel. This contribution honors Tu B’Shvat’s connection to rootedness, growth, and the natural world.