Bring participants to the intersection of Judaism and sustainability for a small taste of Teva’s experiential education curriculum.
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Eco Spa Balm Making
Our tradition teaches that Shmirat HaGuf – care of our bodies – is important so that we can do good work in the world. To love ourselves we need to take care of our mind, body, and spirit. Using natural products with simple earth-based ingredients is a way of taking care of our bodies and gifting to others.
Microgreens
Microgreens are mini versions of regular vegetables. The shoots are harvested at a young age, before they grow into fully matured plants. They have a wonderful flavor and are richer in nutrition than their larger counterparts. Best of all, microgreens are fun and easy to grow!
Paper Making
As we learn from our tradition, we have a responsibility to care for the trees we have and to plan trees for the future. Recycled papermaking is a way of making new paper without needing to harvest more trees.
Pickling 101
There are many options to preserve each season’s harvest, including canning, vinegar pickling, drying, blanching and freezing. This particular activity teaches lacto-fermentation pickling – an easy, fun and extremely health-friendly method of food preservation. Participants will take home a jar of their own and in a few days will be able to eat their own pickles!
Jewish Learning From The Roots Up!
Unplugging, slowing down and taking the time to learn and live in nature fosters responsibility and independence within young learners, as they form deeper connections to the Earth based on gratitude, awareness, and joy.