Week 28: Help in the synagogue’s vegetable garden

I’m using another “phone a friend” for what might be the last entry in this series, as the year is almost over.
Our synagogue has a small vegetable garden, mostly for educational purposes, but I think we also donate some of the produce to a nearby foodbank.
Judaism was developed by an agrarian society, so it’s important for us city-folk to find opportunities to get in touch with nature. For Jews, agriculture isn’t just about growing plants and feeding people, it can be a holy activity and it gets us back to our roots (pardon the pun).
As part of Hebrew School, my daughter and her class (pictured above) take their turn tending the garden, learning about farming, and about Judaism’s strong ethical commitment to environmental sustainability.
I’m glad the practice of urban community organizations (such as schools, community centers, and religious congregations) having gardens is gaining popularity.

