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Elementary Day School Programs Congregational/Supplementary Programs
All of our innovative and experiential programs are designed to teach: Jewish Environmental Values Jewish Agricultural Laws Jewish Holidays and Cycles Organic Gardening Practices
All programs take place at the Kavanah Garden unless otherwise indicated.
For individuals: Interested in volunteering to help with planting, weeding, watering, and construction? Starting in April we will be hosting open volunteer times at the garden as well as a number of volunteer days. For more information, contact Risa Alyson Strauss, Program Director, at 416-805-8382 or risa@torathateva.org. Also, join the Kavanah Garden Facebook Group and be the first to find out about volunteer opportunities and garden events! For community groups/organizations: Interested in bringing your community organization, youth group, congregation, or office staff to the garden for a morning/afternoon/day of hands-on volunteer work? Looking for a fun and engaging project for a Mitzvah Day? For more information about bringing your community group or organization to the Kavanah Garden, contact Risa Alyson Strauss, Program Director, at 416-805-8382 or risa@torathateva.org.
Elementary Day School groups
(JK-Grade 8) are invited to visit the Kavanah Garden for a 2 hour hands-on
workshop that combines Jewish agricultural teachings, organic gardening
practices, and Ontario Ministry of Education Science and Technology
Curriculum.
Click here for OME Science and Technology curriculum links. Programs run May-June and
September-October. Program Cost:
*First year discount!
Regularly $8/student!
Interested in booking an Elementary Day School Program at the Kavanah Garden? Interested in bringing a Kavanah Garden educator to your classroom? Contact Risa Alyson Strauss, Program Director, at 416-805-8382 or risa@torathateva.org
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Congregational/Supplementary School Programs Bring your congregational/supplementary school students to the Kavanah Garden for a morning or afternoon of experiential learning!
b) Family Programs Parents and children come together at the Kavanah Garden to discover how we can be responsible stewards of Creation!
c) Adult Education At the Kavanah Garden,
we offer adult education workshops on topics ranging from “Eco Judaism 101”
to “Jewish Holiday Harvest Cooking” to “Agricultural Roots of the Jewish
Calendar.” Programs run from
May-October. Program Cost:
*First year discount! Regularly $8/participant!
Interested in bringing a Kavanah Garden educator to your congregation? Contact Risa Alyson
Strauss, Program Director, at 416-805-8382 or risa@torathateva.org
Stay tuned for our
Spring/Summer Sunday Garden Workshop Series!
Stay tuned for our Holiday Cooking Workshop Series!
The Kavanah Garden is looking for energetic and committed apprentices to join our team this growing season!
Kavanah Garden apprentices will gain valuable hands-on experience as organic gardeners, educators, and visionaries! Apprentices will help with garden design, construction, and maintenance. As well, apprentices will be trained in Kavanah Garden Program Curriculum and will assist in facilitating garden programs with community groups. And since this is the Kavanah Garden's first year, apprentices will have a rare opportunity to help shape, direct, and inspire this incredible start-up project! Click here for more details. |
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