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Global Day of Jewish Learning at the JCC East Bay

By on November 9, 2011 in Education, Events

Sunday, November 13, 2011, 10 AM – 2 PM JCC East Bay, Berkeley Branch 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley, CA Come celebrate the Global Day of Jewish Learning at the JCC East Bay (1414 Walnut St.), on Sunday, Nov. 13, from 10 am-2 pm! The day will begin with two exciting sessions of classes, taught by the very best educators from our co-sponsors in the East Bay Jewish community. Then, a closing panel will explore new and fast-growing initiatives in the Jewish environmental movement, featuring representatives of Hazon, Urban Adamah, and Wilderness Torah. The event is FREE, and delicious refreshments will be served! Questions can be directed to Noah Zaves at noahz@jcceastbay.org or 510-848-0237 x138. (more…)

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Greening Seminar: Bringing Fresh and Local Food to Your Community

By on November 9, 2011 in CSA, Education, Events, Food

For professionals or lay leaders who are involved in agency or synagogue gardening, CSAs or greenmarkets or who would like to begin programs of this nature. Also relevant for food service providers or nutritionists who buy or provide food for their agencies. Your organization or synagogue can begin to prepare for next summer NOW. Come learn from experts about how to create a number of different kinds of food programs that address climate change, build community and local economy, and help people eat more healthfully. Specifically you’ll hear about community-supported agriculture programs (CSAs), farmer’s markets, and gardening that provide opportunities for education, growing food, and engagement of people of all ages. And, as always, you’ll meet in small groups to learn more from the presenters and each other. (more…)

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Shine: Wilderness Torah’s First Annual Celebration of Light & Giving

By on November 9, 2011 in Events

Join Wilderness Torah for Shine: Wilderness Torah’s First Annual Celebration of Light and Giving on Tuesday, December 13 at the David Brower Center in Downtown Berkeley. Enjoy live music with Eliyahu Sills and friends, a delicious, local, organic dinner, latke bar, olive oil tastings paired with Hagafen wine, and of course, chocolate gelt. Connect with friends, new and old, and help support our work to reconnect Judaism to the cycles of nature and the cycles of our lives! Tuesday, December 13th, 2011, 6:30-10 PM The David Brower Center Gallery 2150 Allston Way (between Shattuck Ave. and Oxford St.) Berkeley, CA

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Hunger Banquet: An Interfaith Call to Action

By on October 27, 2011 in Events, Food

East Bay JCRC, First Unitarian Church of Oakland and California Food & Justice Coalition invite you to a Hunger Banquet: An Interfaith Call to Action with Oakland City Council Member, Rebecca Kaplan November 06, 2011 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Experience the inequities of food resources in the San Francisco Bay Area. Not all guests will leave with a full stomach, but all will gain a new perspective on the root causes of hunger and feel motivated to do something about it. (more…)

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Amazing Energy Innovations Happening in the Jewish State

Amazing Energy Innovations Happening in the Jewish State with Dr. Daryl Temkin

By on October 25, 2011 in California, Events, Israel

Dr. Daryl Temkin received his Ph.D. in 1989 from the University of Southern California in Education and Counseling Psychology. Besides his work in counseling psychology, for the past decades, he has served as a guest lecturer at a large number of North American universities, corporations and national leadership organizations.  He is the founder and director of the Israel Institute for the Advancement for Alternative Energy Innovation, which serves to teach pivotal facts about Israel and Israel’s contributions to advancing technology.  (more…)

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High Tech Spirituality and the Environment in Israel

By on October 25, 2011 in Climate Change, Events, Israel

Sunday, November 6, 6:30 – 8:00 PM B’nai Jeshurun, 88th Street Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street (between Broadway and West End Avenue), New York, NY Meet Michael Kagan of The Jewish Climate Initiative in Israel. Michael has been an innovator and entrepreneur for 18 years. He has co-founded six high-tech companies, holds a doctorate in chemistry from Hebrew University of Jerusalem and is an inventor with twelve registered patents. This event is co-sponsored with Hazon.

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2011 Hazon California Ride

Cross USA Ride Information Sessions

By on October 11, 2011 in Cross-USA Ride, Cycling, Events, Rides

Learn more about the 2012 Hazon Cross USA Ride as the ride’s director, Wendy Levine, travels this October and November to speak to potential riders. View a list of the stops she’ll be making below. We ask that you RSVP if you’re planning on attending. Date Location Time Jan. 23, 2012 Stone Creek Bar and Lounge 140 E. 27th St. (b/w 3rd Ave and Lexington Ave.), New York, NY 7:00 PM

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Sukkot Mishpacha

By on October 4, 2011 in Colorado, Events, Holidays, Sukkot

October 11, 4-6 PM Red Wagon Organic Farm, 7694 N 63rd St, Longmont, CO $10 for children, adults are free. Celebrate the harvest festival of Sukkot at Red Wagon Organic Farm. We will enjoy a hay ride and will learn about Sukkot with Rabbi Rose from Congregation Har HaShem. We will also make a special project and then meet for a Sukkot celebration and picnic dinner. Please pack dinner for your family and bring a can or box of food to donate to EFAA (Emergency Family Assistance Association)! (more…)

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Isabella FreeRadio: Shared Values

By on September 15, 2011 in Events

Monday, September 19th, 4 PM EST Isabella FreeRadio will speak to Ruth Messinger, president of American Jewish World Service and Hazon Rider,  and Nigel Savage, Executive Director and Founder of Hazon on the topic of “Shared Values: Why we Bring our Organizations to Isabella Freedman to Dream.” This episode will be hosted by Rachel Jacoby Rosenfield of Jewish Greening Fellowship and Hazon rider. Visit Isabella FreeRadio’s website for instructions on how to listen to online, listen over the phone, or submit a question. UPDATE 9/21/11: Stream or download the episode from JCast Network.

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Gleaning Days for Community Food Share

By on September 13, 2011 in Events, Food

Help Pick Corn and Vegetables for People in Need Sunday, September 18th 9:30 AM – Noon Meet at Food Share, 6363 Horizon Lane in Longmont, CO Gleaning is going over a field or area that has just been harvested and gathering by hand any usable parts of the crop that remain. There are several Biblical references for gleaning. (more…)

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EcoJews of the Bay visits Aaron Metals Recycling Company

By on September 13, 2011 in California, Events

 Saturday, September 24, 2011 Ever wonder what happens to those aluminum cans of soda you love or the copper wire that delivers electricity to your home? For this event, EcoJews of the Bay will tour a local recycling company. We’ll learn how Judaism inspires us to reduce, reuse and recycle. Take home “new to you” books, CDs or DVDs! (more…)

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2011 Hazon California Ride

Hazon California Ride Reunion & 2012 Launch Party

By on August 30, 2011 in California Ride, Events, Rides

Sunday, September 18th WHO: Hazon Ride Alumni, Friends & Family WHAT: An opportunity to celebrate and build the Hazon community. We will gather to reminisce, reconnect and welcome new people! Urban Adamah farm fellows will serve up some farm fresh cob-oven pizza, followed by incredible video footage from last year’s Ride & exciting details about the 2012 California Ride. WHEN: Sunday, September 18th WHERE: Urban Adamah Farm, 1050 Parker St. Berkeley, CA 94710 SCHEDULE: 2-6 pm – Work party at Urban Adamah 4-6 pm – Hazon Fun Ride – Enjoy a carefree bike ride along the Bay Trail, starting and finishing at Urban Adamah 6-8 pm – Farm Tour, Reunion and Launch of 2012 the California Ride at Urban Adamah

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