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,…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Have you ever dreamed of escaping the city to live the farm dream? Do you love local food? Long drives through the country side? If so, join us at Garlic, Goats, and Going Rural: Three Stories of Farming Through a Jewish…
Now in it’s 3rd season, the Shoresh Outdoor School (SOS) offers a unique, meaningful and refreshing approach to Jewish education for 21st century families. As our kids spend more time sedentary and on screens then climbing trees and looking for…
By: Chava Tal, Shoresh Youth and Family Program Coordinater, 2018 I try to practice a sit spot everyday. Sit spots offer opportunity to slow down thoughts in a busy day, to mindfully use all of your senses, and to address…
It takes a village to fulfill our mission to inspire our community to act as responsible stewards of the earth by nurturing a sense of awe and connection through Jewish experiential education and action. From planting a bee sanctuary at…
Written by Shoresh Educator Niki Sos After six amazing weeks, the Shoresh Outdoor School has come to a close! We had an amazing time both our Kavanah Garden and Cedarvale locations. The kids finished by earning their outdoor cooking and…