Just before Rosh Hashanah, seven Jewish young adults met on a farm in British Columbia’s Similkameen Valley for the inaugural three-day Moishe’s Retreat to explore Jewish farming practices, learn about food systems and sustainability, and to share meals. The retreat is an example of Jewish outdoor, food and environmental education (JOFEE) programming that some in the community see as an idea with potential to grow, particularly because it appeals to younger generations and those who are not formally connected to Jewish institutions. Ilana Labow, co-founder of food and farming education organization Fresh Roots, facilitated Moishe’s Retreat, which was organized by...
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