Led by Social Action Specialist Naomi Abelson and co-sponsored by the RAC.  

Suburban New Jersey’s Barnert Temple’s intergenerational gardens brings together members ages 8 to 81 to spread mulch, plant seeds, and study Jewish values of caring for the land.

Downtown Chicago’s KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation gleans thousands of pounds of produce from their garden each year to donate to those lacking access fresh food in their community.

What potential lies in your congregation’s backyard?

Join the Religious Action Center to learn how to create a food-producing garden and strengthen food justice programming at your synagogue, large or small.

Our special guests: Chicago architect and URJ Fain Award-winning urban farmer Robert Nevel and JCC Association Social Responsibility Consultant Barbara Lerman-Golomb will share the Do’s and Don’ts of starting a garden, as well as the cornucopia of benefits your congregation will reap, including:

• Providing a hands-on learning tool for all ages to learn about healthy eating and caring for the land;
• Broadening social justice work by fulfilling pe’ah, or leaving the corners of their field for those in need
• Attracting new audiences, especially 20- and 30-year olds, to your community;
• Creating a shared space for worship and festivals