What We Do

The Jewish Farm School runs a wide range of farm-based and sustainability themed programs. Our emphasis is on teaching practical skills while also educating about the larger context of our contemporary food systems, and how our traditional values and practices can inform our decisions and actions today.

 

Most programs and courses taught by the Jewish Farm School are held at our main hub, the Farm at Eden Village, however we offer programs in New York, Philadelphia and throughout the country.

Service Learning & Alternative Spring Breaks

 

  • Service Learning/Tikkun Olam Days 
    Programs designed to learn about and practice the traditions of using farming as a tool for social justice.

The Farm at Eden Village

  • Public Programs: Jewish Farm School has an incredible line up of programs, workshops and fun-filled days in store for select Sundays in 2012. All programs will take place at our Farm at Eden Village, only a quick one hour jaunt from New York City in Putnam Valley, New York. Click here for directions to the farm. Registration opens in mid-January for Spring 2012 programs.   
  • Book the Farm: Craft a unique day of learning from our custom designed educational workshops and retreats. You have the option to choose a one-day or multi-day package too. Do you have an idea for a farm-based program not listed? Our educators are more than happy to talk with you about crafting a program inspired by your ideas. Contact Ilya Shmulenson to design your educational visit today. Review our education workshops and contact us to book the farm today.

Apprenticeships and Internships

 

Consulting, Training & Curriculum

  • The Jewish Farm School Cooperative Design  Consulting and outreach.  We bring cultural, ecological, and social sustainability to communities through garden, farm, and land-use consulting, planning and project development.
  • Urban Sustainability Program: Programs hosted in New York, Philadelphia and other urban communities centered around bringing sustainable farm practices to your back yard; topics include organic gardening techniques, keeping backyard chickens, composting and beekeeping. 
  • Seminar in Organic Agriculture and Educational Gardening  An annual 4-day seminar designed for Jewish educators seeking to integrate farming or gardening into their work
  • The Shmita Project is a joint venture of the Jewish Farm School and Hazon. The purpose of this project is to explore the potential role of Shmita in today's society.
  • Curricula that helps teachers and learners explore the intersections of sustainable agriculture, social justice and Jewish life.
  • Teacher Trainings for Hebrew School, Day School and Informal Educators  Specialized trainings in experiential education, farm-based pedagogy and service learning.
  • Lectures and Scholars-in-Residence  Interested in the connections between Judaism and agriculture? Organizing a conference or event? Consider hiring one of our educators to present on topics ranging from urban sustainability to the agricultural roots of the Jewish calendar.

 

Please contact Rabbi Jacob Fine if you are interested in organizing a program for your group or institution. To see a list of organizations we have worked with, click here.

 

For more information please contact us.