Dear All,
I’m looking forward to July 4th—but I’m thinking about Labor Day.
That’s the weekend of Hazon’s New York Ride. It’s our 13th New York Ride, and it will be the first one since our merger with Isabella Freedman. It’s the Ride that has anchored all of Hazon’s work. This year we have new routes, an expedited registration process; new low-cost options for first-time riders; and a special discount for those who register between now and midnight on Sunday July 7th. Please join me on the Ride!
People historically have really loved the Ride. For some people the Ride has been the first time they’ve ridden a century (100 miles); for others the achievement has been to ride 30 miles, or to ride with a sibling or a parent or a child. We’ve had teens and 70-somethings and everyone in between. A good number of couples have met on the Ride; one year we had a marriage proposal at a rest stop. Another year one of our interns secretly arranged for the Columbia Marching Band to welcome us when we rode into the city. And the Shabbat services, and the yoga, and cocktails by the pool… are all rather great.
So whether you’re an experienced cyclist, or the new Citibikes have gotten you back on a bike for the first time in a long while, we’d love to have you. (And if you don’t want to ride, you’re warmly invited to be part of the experience by joining us for Shabbat, and/or crewing the Ride itself.)
And being part of the Ride makes a real difference in the world. The fundraising part of the ride shouldn’t deter you from riding: it’s a way to feel that we’re really making a difference in the world. Fundraising from the Ride supports all of Hazon’s work:
- The largest faith-based system of CSAs (Community-Supported Agriculture projects) in the country—supporting local organic farms, and giving food to people in need
- Strengthening the Adamah and Teva programs—two of the most impactful programs for children and adults in the American Jewish community
- Funding scholarships for all of our programs
- Helping us (we hope) to pilot the first interfaith CSA programs going forwards
Use the discount code “Nigel” for $60 off before midnight on Sunday July 7th. More information and registration is at hazon.org/nyride. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to be in touch.
And from this Englishman in New York: Happy July 4th…
Kol tuv,
Nigel Savage
Executive Director, Hazon
P.S. Special Spring Prices for the New York Ride end on Monday, July 15th. Register today to secure the limited-time low rate!
Support Hazon with Matching Gifts
Did you know that your company’s matching gift program could make your charitable donations go even further? Many companies have programs through which they match the charitable contributions made by their employees. Through a charitable gift matching program, your employer can multiply your gift to Hazon—sometimes even doubling or tripling your initial donation! It’s a simple way for your gifts to make an even bigger difference. Hazon participates in over 20 corporate matching gifts programs—ask your company today!
Berkshires Summer Vacation on the Adamah Farm
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A summer vacation in the Berkshires that is family-friendly, affordable, kosher, and eco-conscious! We invite you to make our Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center and Adamah Farm your home for the week, and take advantage of all that this beautiful part of the country has to offer. Meet our goats and learn how to make kosher dill pickles and artisanal cheese. Adventure outdoors on our hiking trails and in the lake. Join the farmers in the field and help harvest veggies, or just take a tour of our permaculture farm and orchard and learn about sustainable farming. Enjoy trips to nearby Berkshire attractions such as Tanglewood and Jacob’s Pillow.
Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1, 2013
Monday, August 19 – Friday, August 23, 2013
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center in Falls Village, CT
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Wanna get dirty? This summer come harvest organic veggies for donation to Jewish Family Service Food Pantry. Then stick around for beer and a BBQ!
July 10, August 14, August 28, September 11
181 S Oneida Street, Denver, CO
Teva at Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in NY
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Teva is running an outdoor environmental education program at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds with 6 JCCs this summer. During our first week, Mid Island Y campers created rock paths for their garden in the shape of a cursive Hebrew letter “mem,” which also doubles as an “N” for nature. The garden is now full of tomatoes, okra, peppers, herbs, and greens thanks to the campers’ hard work. Mid Island first grade boys built a trellis for the beans that like to climb as much as they do!
Torah Yoga with Diane Bloomfield
Experience the wonder of Torah study and the groundedness of yoga practice with Diane Bloomfield, a Jerusalem-based teacher who will integrate Iyengar yoga practice with teachings from the Sfat Emet. No previous Torah study or yoga practice is required.
Monday, July 22 – Sunday, July 28, 2013
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center in Falls Village, CT
Wilderness Torah is Hiring in California!
Wilderness Torah (WT), an innovative Jewish nonprofit in the SF Bay Area, seeks a Managing Director (MD), a new full-time staff position, to begin September 9, 2013. The MD will serve as WT’s lead staff member responsible for finance, operations, human resources, and fundraising, and will work closely with the Director of Education and Community Development to set the vision for Wilderness Torah and guide the organization on a day-to-day basis. These two roles will be highly interactive and complementary, so the ideal candidate enjoys working both independently and collaboratively. Please apply by July 15th.