Grounding Jewish Life: A UK Farm's Take on Jewish Agriculture
Description
Why might a Jewish farm be essential to the future of Jewish life? In this class, we’ll explore Jewish agriculture through a curated source sheet anchored in Genesis 2:15 (“to work it and to guard it”), drawing on Torah, rabbinic teaching, and Hasidic thought on land, food, and holiness. Alongside these texts, we’ll hear the story of Sadeh, the UK’s Jewish farm: who we are, what we’ve built, and why rooted, land-based Jewish community matters now more than ever. We’ll also reflect on what it takes to protect and secure spaces like this for the long term, and why our next chapter depends on a permanent home. Participants will leave with a richer sense of the Jewish relationship to the land, an understanding of Jewish agriculture in the UK today, and a clearer picture of how they can be part of its future. No prior knowledge or Hebrew is needed, all sources will be provided in translation, and the class is open to anyone curious about Jewish food, ecology, and community.
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Talia Chain is the founder of Sadeh, the UK's Jewish community farm. Talia’s role includes growing food, running education and volunteer sessions and fundraising for Sadeh’s projects. Her passion is in exploring Judaism's deep agricultural roots both practically on the land and in Jewish text.
FAQs
- Who are these classes for?
Our classes are for everyone—whether you’re brand new to the topic or have been engaging with it for years, we encourage participation from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels. Unless otherwise noted, no prior knowledge or experience is needed. Not sure if a class is for you? Email us at Learning@Lehr.haus!
- Why are there tickets at different prices?
Our tickets utilize a Pay-What-You-Can model so attendees can pay a range of prices based on what they are able to pay to allow for greater accessibility. Please select the price point that feels right for you.
- Can I eat during class?
While we do not serve food in the study, you are welcome to order and enjoy drinks during class and join us for a meal before or after class. We highly recommend making a reservation if you know you'll be dining with us. Visit www.lehr.haus/reservation to check availability and book a table.
- Getting to Lehrhaus?
Street parking is readily available on Washington Street or Beacon Street (Map). The meters all take quarters or can be paid through the ParkBoston or ParkMobile apps. The closest T stops are Union Square (Green Line D & E, 0.8 mile walk, or #109 bus) and Harvard Square (Red Line, 0.8 mile walk, or the #109 bus). There is a bus stop just out front, on Washington (#83 and #109).
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Lehrhaus Learning+ members join a community built around big ideas, great conversations, and delicious meals. For $36/month, you get:
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