December 9 , 2013 • 6 Tevet 5774 Dear Home for Dinner Parents, Welcome to Home for Dinner! This program, which will take place at your synagogue or school and which is supported by Hazon, will provide opportunities for you and your child to learn about healthy eating, the importance of family meals, and engage in shared experience of learning about contemporary food issues in the context of Jewish family life. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the family unite and in turn, the Jewish home and Jewish life. My name is Liz Traison, and I am the Hazon staff coordinator of Home for Dinner. I am fortunate to have a supportive team in California and Colorado composed of Deborah Newbrun, Becky O’Brien, and Sarah Kornhauser, who will be working with you locally — as well as education consultants Vicky Kelman and Amy Kassiola. Approximately once a month we will send you updates about the program. Please note that you have not been included on any other of Hazon’s email lists. If you have any thoughts or questions, please feel free to be in touch. We would love to hear from you. We look forward to taking this journey with […]
Topic: Tu B’Shvat
Seven Sustainable Species for Tu B’Shvat
These 7 Tu B’Shvat Species will help to make your Tu B’Shvat celebration even more sustainable! For many people in the US, the 7 species are not in season locally
10 Ways to Make your Tu B’Shvat More Sustainable
Here are the Top 10 quick and useful suggestions from Hazon, to make your Tu B’Shvat more healthy and sustainable. To find out more information and suggestions from Hazon for Tu B’Shvat, visit the Hazon Tu B’Shvat Resource Page.
What a week of Tu B’Shvat [Round Up]
A few highlights from Tu B’Shvat celebrations on the East and West Coasts.
Planting Seeds of Tikkun
Maya Shetreat-Klein explores Tu B’Shvat, whole grains, gardening, and eating with intention.
“The Tree Song” – A Song for Tu B’Shvat
Today is Tu’Bshvat, the New Year of the Trees! We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a song and a dance!
Jewish Food Education Ensures our Future
What we call “Jewish Food Education” is an important part of any Jewish education experience.
The Jew and the Carrot Round Up – 2/6/2012
great articles from The Jew and the Carrot you may have missed last week
Tu B’Shvat on Your Terms [Round Up 2/2/2012]
Tips for the holidays and events near you
Tu B’Shvat Happenings in Colorado
the Colorado Front Range communities are celebrating with festivals, classes, seders and more!
Healthy, Sustainable Tu B’Shvat Resources – 2012 Edition
Tips for hosting a sustainable seder, finding sustainable seven species options, and partaking in environmentally-friendly Tu B’Shvat themed activities.
Sign the Jewish Petition for a Just Farm Bill
Together we can create a healthier, more sustainable food system for all.
Tu B’Shvat in the Redwoods with Wilderness Torah
A program of Hazon’s friends Redwood Regional Park Sunday, February 12, 2012 10 AM – 3:30 PM (more…)
Tree b’Earthday: Tu B’Shvat Retreat at Isabella Freedman
A very special “Tree b’Earthday” with a pluralistic ecologically engaged Jewish community the week before Tu b’Shevat at Isabella Freedman
Do Not Destroy: Trees, Art, and Jewish Thought at the Contemporary Jewish Museum
A provocative exhibition on trees in contemporary art and in Jewish tradition.
