Jewish Urban Homesteading Workshop Series

Kavanah Garden, in partnership with Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism, is proud to present:

Jewish Urban Homesteading Workshop Series!

Urban homesteading is a movement that promotes sustainable, self-reliant, urban living. This workshop series will introduce participants to some of the skills that can help us live more sustainably in an urban context, honouring the Jewish values of caring for our earth and community. We're going back to our roots!

All workshops will take place at the Kiever Synagogue in Kensington Market at 25 Bellevue Avenue, unless otherwise indicated.

All workshops are $25/person. Register for 4 workshops for $90 or all 8 for $175.

For more information, please contact Risa at 416-805-8382 or risa@torathateva.org.

Pre-registration and payment are required to confirm your place.


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Organic Gardening 101: Planning & Planting
Wednesday, April 28, 7-9pm
Discover how to grow your very own Garden of Eden! This workshop will address the basics of planning and planting your own urban food garden.
Click here to register for this workshop: http://tinyurl.com/ylrlg8t

Chocolate Making 101
Wednesday, May 26, 7-9pm
Wouldn’t Chanukah gelt taste so much better if it was made from raw, vegan, fair-trade ingredients? Make chocolate that nourishes your body and spirit!
Click here to register for this workshop: http://tinyurl.com/ygez2rd

Composting 101
Wednesday, June 23, 7-9pm
According to our rabbis, a righteous person does not waste even a mustard seed! Discover how to turn your vegetables scraps into nutrient-rich soil!
*Special Location – Bathurst and Dundas Area
Click here to register for this workshop: http://tinyurl.com/yzurfr5

Jam Making and Canning 101
Wednesday, July 28, 7-9pm
Who doesn’t love strawberry hamentashen!?! Learn how to make and can your own jam so you can enjoy a little taste of summer goodness next Purim.
Click here to register for this workshop: http://tinyurl.com/yzlvput

Herbal Salve Making 101
Wednesday, August 25, 7-9pm
In addition to Bubbie’s chick soup, local herbs can be used to encourage health and healing! Learn how to make your own herbal salves to nourish your skin.
Click here to register for this workshop: http://tinyurl.com/yj9jx29


Pickling 101
Wednesday, September 15, 7-9pm
No deli sandwich is complete without a kosher dill pickle! Learn how to make your own pickled products such as sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickled beans.
Click here to register for this workshop: http://tinyurl.com/yhgak2p

Seed Saving 101
Wednesday, October 20, 7-9pm
In Bereshit/Genesis it is written, “To your seed I will give this land” (12:7). Learn how to save seed from this year’s harvest for next year’s vegetable garden!
Click here to register for this workshop: http://tinyurl.com/ykcn6o5

Beer and Kombucha Brewing 101
Wednesday, November 17, 7-9pm
Hebrew? Webrew! Or at least we will brew….beer and komucha that is! Learn how to make your own deliciously fermented beverages! L’Chayim!
Click here to register for this workshop: http://tinyurl.com/yler43l



Click here to register for 4 workshops: http://tinyurl.com/yjyvq94
*Please note that you will be contacted to indicate which 4 workshops.



Click here to register for all 8 workshops: http://tinyurl.com/yzlggul
*Yeah for you!