Written and researched by Mira Goldstein, Lead Educator: Youth and Family Programs What is happening in Wet’suwe’ten? Over the past couple months, you have probably heard about or encountered the many rail blockades and rallies across the country in support…
Happy New Year, Trees!
By Shoresh volunteer: Michael Mikhailovsky The holiday of Tu Bi Shevat is also called the New Year for Trees or the Birthday of the Trees. It celebrates trees in anticipation of springtime. In the winter, some trees lose their leaves, and…
Sustainable Chanukah 101
By volunteer Blogger: Michael Mikhailovsky The Festival of Chanukah celebrates the rededication of the Jewish Temple in 165 B.C.E., after the Greek occupation of the land of Israel. There were two Temples for Jewish people in Jerusalem in ancient Israel.…
Shoresh Outdoor School-Fall Cohort
The Spring Shoresh Outdoor School season has come to a close and we are so proud of the SOS students! What an amazing, exploratory and fulfilling spring session! The SOS students earned 14 badges over the course of 7 weeks;…
Looking back on 2019
2019 has been an epic year for Shoresh, filled with moments of inspiration and empowerment for the thousands of community members who have participated in our nature-based Jewish programs. This year we: Shared our unique model of addressing food insecurity in the…
Meet the Taking Root 2020 Food Sponsors
Deepening Our Roots It takes a village to fulfill our mission to lead, inspire and empower our community to become shomrei adamah, protectors of the earth. From planting a bee sanctuary at Bela Farm to growing and harvesting local,…
The Wisdom of Rosh Hashanah
Guest post by Shoresh’s friend and volunteer, Michael Mikhailovsky Rosh Hashanah marks one of the four Jewish New Years. It is the birthday of the world, a time of celebration and reflection as Jews look forward to the new year.…
Heritage Chickens 101
By Mira Goldstein, Youth and Family Program Coordinator For over ten years, Shoresh has been debating if 21st century meat is “fit” to eat according to both Jewish and environmental ethics. We have been seeking food choices that are aligned…
Growing Food and Growing Community
Every week, a group of inspired and empowered community members gather at the Kavanah Garden as part of our Tzedakah Garden Crew. This community is dedicated to growing food for vulnerable community members and for pollinators in need. The Shoresh…
Growing to Give
The Tzedakah Garden Crew at Shoresh’s Kavanah Garden is a labour of love. Made up of Shoresh staff, volunteers and community members, the Tzedakah Garden Crew is an intentional group of members that are passionate about food justice, environmental stewardship…