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Getting to the heart of the matter

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The World Needs Your Help.

For thousands of years, agriculture has been at the heart of Jewish tradition, central to our connection with the land, our faith, and our community. From the commandments of the Torah to the agricultural cycles celebrated over our holidays, the Jewish people have always understood the profound bond between human life and the earth. However, over centuries, due to exclusionary laws and social pressures, Jews were often separated from the land, with agricultural work largely relegated to other groups.

In recent years, there has been a remarkable resurgence of Jewish farmers across North America. Approximately 14,000 Jewish farmers today are leading the charge in sustainable farming, with many integrating Jewish values like tikkun olam (repairing the world), bal tashchit (the prohibition against waste), and shmita (the sabbatical year) into their work. These organizations are helping individuals reconnect to the land, not just for sustenance, but to reignite the cultural bonds that have defined the Jewish people for millennia, and strengthen the spiritual bonds which unify humanity in general.

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what we do

The Institute of Soil and Soul seeks to become a leader in the transformative Jewish agricultural movement by offering an accessible, comprehensive approach to Jewish farming that integrates environmental stewardship, Jewish learning, and community engagement. Our vision is to create a fully operational regenerative farm and educational center where both Jewish and non-Jewish communities can rediscover their deep connection to the land while addressing local food insecurity through ethical food production.

Through this initiative, we aim to train the next generation of Jewish farmers who will carry forward the values of sustainable agriculture, environmental justice, and vibrant Jewish communal life. To support this vision, Soil and Soul has developed a scalable model and a robust, tiered curriculum that lays the foundation for a replicable framework of Jewish agricultural education. Our programs are designed for learners of all ages and backgrounds, ensuring accessibility and depth at every stage of engagement.

We reconnect Jews with their agricultural heritage in a time when understanding regenerative systems is more critical than ever—while also sharing the universal wisdom of Jewish tradition to help confront the global climate crisis. Our work models a way of living and farming that nourishes both human and non-human communities, offering a hopeful, grounded path forward.

Through the Institute of Soil and Soul, we are not just cultivating the land—we are cultivating Jewish leadership and resilience, fostering a deep, lifelong relationship between Jewish identity and the environmental principles that lie at the heart of our heritage. We invite you to help us lead this vital movement—one that nurtures the soil, the soul, and the future for generations to come.

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