We’re proud to note two friends of Hazon are among this years nominees!
Topic: Food
Transforming Our Community: Reflections on Temple Isaiah’s CSA
The food we eat has permeated Jewish life from the manna in the desert to the latkes in the dining room
How Chamin (Ancient Sabbath Stew) Came To Philadelphia
Originally posted on The Philadelphia Jewish Voice By Ronit Treatman Please enjoy this clip I filmed about how chamin (Portuguese cholent) came to Philadelphia. It was filmed at Stenton Mansion, one of the best-preserved colonial homes in Philadelphia. I would like to extend my special thanks to Marlene Samoun for permitting me to use her soulful rendition of the ladino folk song Morenika in this clip. Jewish contact with Spain may go as far back as the Kingdom of Solomon. It is thought that Southern Spain was the country of Tarshish. Tarshish was the furthest place west that people could sail to from Ancient Israel in Biblical times. There was a continuous Jewish presence in Spain until March 31, 1492. (more…)
Turkey Talk
I was not brought up with Thanksgiving. My first exposure to this very American holiday was when I was in Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
Greening Seminar: Bringing Fresh and Local Food to Your Community
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…)
Rocky Mountain Jewish Food Summit
Rocky Mountain Jewish Food Summit – a local day of learning, celebration, eating, community-building and hands-on doing at the intersection of food, sustainability and Jewish life
[Action Alert] Ask Congress to Protect SNAP!
Congress’ Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction has to produce a plan to reduce the deficit by $1.5 trillion by Nov 23rd.
Grants Available for Portland Jewish Food and Sustainability Projects!
Portland Tuv Ha’Aretz and Hazon are pleased to announce an exciting grant opportunity for the Portland community!
Care to Share Gathers Over One Ton of Food
Originally posted in UJA Federation’s news. Try to picture 3.3 million grains of rice. If that’s too challenging, you could also visualize 200,000 grapes, 35,000 eggs, 4,000 pomegranates, 440 watermelons, or 220 pumpkins. Each of these quantities of food weighs a solid ton, which is the amount of fresh produce collected during UJA-Federation’s first annual Care to Share fresh food drive in conjunction with Met Council, Hazon, and AmeriCorps. (more…)
Hunger Banquet: An Interfaith Call to Action
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…)
Of Bees and Men: Fixing the Bee Problem
Originally posted on the Jew and the Carrot During the first summer in my current home in Denver, there were plenty of bees in the garden. Every time I walked outside to see how things were growing, I could see the bees buzzing around the plants, happily pollinating my zucchinis and herbs. I had an abundant harvest that year; in fact, I probably still have some pesto in the freezer. The next summer, there were almost no vegetables to harvest. And upon reflection, I realized there were also no bees. That was the summer of 2006. (more…)
Introducing the Hazon Food Guide and Food Audit Toolkit
Over the years, many of you have come to Hazon asking “What next?!” You’re doing Jewish Food Education, have started a garden or a CSA project. What’s the next step to changing the food at your Jewish institution? (more…)
Care to Share
UJA-Federation of New York — in collaboration with Met Council, AmeriCorps, and Hazon — invite you to participate in our first annual Care to Share citywide and volunteer fresh produce drive. Care to Share will take place from Monday, October 3 – Tuesday, October 18, 2011, encouraging volunteers to symbolically fulfill the Jewish custom of gleaning, a custom tied to the harvest season and the Sukkot period. Traditionally, farmers leave the four corners of their fields unharvested so the needy can glean from the fields with dignity. (more…)
Gleaning Days for Community Food Share
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…)
Honey, Its Bee Month at Ekar Farm
Click flyer for a larger view. (more…)
