
The Torah of Farming is an introduction to the foundational texts of Jewish agricultural wisdom, developed specifically by and for Jewish Farmers. Join us for a 7 week online educational journey through ancient, visionary Jewish agricultural wisdom!
The goal of this class is to connect Jewish farmers with
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the relevant agricultural wisdom and practices of the Jewish tradition
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each other!
This course is for you if you…
🍅 are Jewish AND a current, lapsed, or aspiring farmer
🌽 want to learn about Jewish agricultural texts, ethics, and wisdom
🍉 want to connect and build community with other Jewish farmers!
🌻 have been yearning for someone to lay down the basics of Jewish farming for you!
The details:
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Tuesdays, April 25th - June 6th
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7-8:30pm EST/ 4-5:30pm PT
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Sliding scale $54 - $108 with scholarships available
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Capacity limited to 36 Participants!
What topics will be covered?
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Jewish agricultural calendar, Shabbat, and Shmita
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Jewish approaches to animal, soil, and tree stewardship
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Jewish food justice principles
Week 1: Getting to know you/weaving our stories as modern Jewish farmers into the story of the Jewish people -
Week 2: Jewish Agricultural Calendar
Week 3: Shabbat/ Shmitah/ Yovel as radical rest for farmers and their land
Week 4: Jewish Food Justice
Week 5: Jewish Soil Stewardship
Week 6: Jewish Livestock Ethics
Week 7: Torah of Place: Ger Laws and Landback