The Wisdom of Earth Based Judaism
In this six-session class series, we will gather in locations across the Farm to explore the wisdom of Earth Based Judaism. In each class, we'll discover how to incorporate more of that wisdom into our daily lives— through more earth-love, responsibility, belonging and joy.
The cohort will be nourished by the connections we forge with each other and the friendships we make as much as by the content we explore, and that’s why we are capping registration at 25.
Our learning will blend sacred Jewish texts, hands in the soil explorations, embodied practices, quiet reflection, creative writing, singing, silliness and spirited conversation. Participants will be invited to choose simple actions or rituals to practice between sessions to help deepen the experience.
Credited in part to King David, Tehillim are a foundational meditative and personal prayer practice within Jewish tradition. In addition to appearing throughout the prayerbook, they can be recited privately at moments of need (for someone ill, for a better world, for a personal struggle.) Their poetry is beautiful and rich with nature and the interconnectedness of all life!
Event Details
📅 Dates: Sundays March 1st, 8th, 29th; April 12th, 19th; and May 3rd
🕡 10a.m.-12p.m.
Lead by: Director of Jewish Life, Rebecca Joy Fletcher
Tickets
🎟️ $150 for the series
(Note: Registration is for the full series only and closes after the second session. Max 25 participants)
Class Details:
CLASS ONE: March 1st - The Wisdom of MINYAN
- We'll explore how, when it comes to the natural world, the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts. Same goes for people. Jewish tradition has a lot to say about this prime value!
- We'll play with: game to feel the whole; regenerative walk and talk; "minyan" text study
CLASS TWO: The wisdom of the MOON -
- We'll explore: The monthly cycles of the Jewish calendar and how deeply all Jewish time is rooted in the moon.
- We’ll play with: Moon intention drawings; moon and harvesting calendar and texts; linear and spiral time fun
CLASS THREE: The Wisdom of HOLY SPARKS
- We’ll explore: Uplifting the divinity in all things and our essential kinship with the natural world
- We'll play with: weaving the patterns study and embodiment; solo walk n' talk; "mem'aleh v'sovev" exploration
CLASS FOUR: The Wisdom of STEWARDSHIP
- We'll explore: How Jewish tradition teaches us to tend and watch over the natural world
- We'll play with: Torah laws of farming and feeding; "How do I steward?" exploration; hands in the soil learning
CLASS FIVE: The Wisdom of the HOLIDAYS
- We'll explore: The flow of the Jewish calendar and how each holiday uplifts different aspects of our tie to the natural world
- We'll play with: calendar game and writing; Three Festivals deep dive; best dishes of the Jewish year taste-test
CLASS SIX: The Wisdom of EMUNAH
- We'll explore: How we hold fast to our hope and the actions we believe in, even in these dark days for our natural world
- We'll play with: "Big boots" creating writing; "How can I help?" brainstorming; potluck meal and blessings
We never want cost to be a barrier to participation. Scholarship available upon request. Email Rebecca@coastalrootsfarm.org to request scholarship.
Proceeds help support the Farm’s mission to nourish our community and educate about environmental sustainability. Learn more about our impact here.