Holiday Resources

What should I serve for Rosh Hashanah?

How can I make my sukkah more sustainable?

What might an ecologically-inspired, spiritually-tuned-in, multi-generational non-denominational Tu B’Shvat Seder look like – and how can I host one?

We’re glad you asked!

Over the years Hazon has developed a number of resources to help you celebrate the Jewish holidays in line with your values and to use these key moments in the Jewish calendar to bring some of our most complicated struggles to light. Use these resources to inspire a theme for a holiday, an activity for your family or event for your community. Feel free to use these suggestions any time of year!

Have a family tradition or program that you’d like to share? Contact us at foodeducation@hazon.org

Sustainable Holiday Resources

Shabbat

Green Your Shabbat: tips for serving up a sustainable seventh-day meal and other Shabbat traditions.

Kiddush

Work with your synagogue community to serve healthier and more sustainable food at Kiddush and synagogue events.

Rosh Hashanah

Program ideas, menu suggestions, and tips for making the most of this season of teshuva (return to our best selves).

Yom Kippur

Instead of spending the day focused on your own hunger while fasting, spend time learning about Judaism’s view of food waste.

Sukkot

From sukkah decorations to menu suggestions, we’ll help you, your family, and your community have a sustainable sukkot this year.

Chanukah

Tips on how to green your Chanukah celebration, as well as new takes on classic recipes!

Tu b’Shvat

The New Year of the Trees offers endless possibilities for environmentally-themed programming. Download our Haggadah, try a new recipe, and much more.