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Digging into Earth-Based Judaism: A Six-Part Series

Sunday, September 8 to Sunday, November 10 @ 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

All Classes are from 10:00am - 12:30pm

Cost: $100 which includes all six classes (Limited number of full scholarships available. If a scholarship would help you come learn with us, please reach out directly to Rebecca Joy Fletcher:rebecca@coastalrootsfarm.org).

Let's dig into the spiritual revolution called Earth Based Judaism!

We invite you to dig into Earth Based Judaism -- for first-timers and returning students alike. Connect your heart with your head, your hands with the soil, and your questions with sacred texts as we dig into fundamental aspects of Earth-Based Judaism, including the four elements. Our goal: more joy, wisdom, and empowerment to be defenders of our earth.

In this new series we will gather in locations across the Farm, and our learning will include sacred texts, on-our-feet explorations, hearty conversation, and moments of quiet reflection. The class will be nourished by the connections we forge with each other as much as by the content we explore. We'll provide coffee, pastries and time to schmooze. This series is open to adults of all ages, identities, abilities and experience levels. You do not need to identify as Jewish to dig in and enjoy!

CLASS TOPICS & DETAILS: 

Class One: Sunday September 8th - EARTH 
We’ll explore: Our roots in the earth; dirt vs soil; regenerative agriculture; soil as a metaphor for community
We’ll gather at: the Farm Green & Education Gardens

Class Two: Sunday September 22nd – WIND & WATER 
We’ll explore:  The elements of wind and water in Jewish tradition; the magic of rain; the wonder of air; water conservation on the Farm
We’ll gather at: Food Forest (Pergola)

Class Three: Sunday October 6th – FIRE
We'll explore: The power and centrality of fire in Jewish tradition; fire as destroyer & creator; fire rituals, then and now
We'll gather at: Field 11

Class Four: Sunday October 13th - HARVEST
We'll explore: Biblical laws of farming & feeding; the cycles of regenerative agriculture; offering first fruits; eating with gratitude
We'll gather at: Food Forest (Stem Lab)

Class Five: Sunday October 27th - MOON
We'll explore: the centrality of the moon in Jewish tradition; cycles of renewal and repair; moon rituals, then and now
We'll gather at: Native Plants Garden

Class Six:  Sunday November 10th - SHABBAT
We'll explore: The link between sacred rest and the earth; how to bring more Shabbat into your life; rest as a radical act
We'll gather at: Farm Green