For more information about attending an event at Central Synagogue, call our Events coordinator at (212) 838-5122
CENTRAL CSA: Do a Mitzvah and get back to our roots!
Central Synagogue is thrilled to offer for the second year the Central CSA! CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, and Central has partnered with farmer Ken Frueshstorfer from Freebird Farms, to provide shares of vegetables (and fruit and eggs if desired) which allows our community to support and enjoy local, organic and sustainably farmed produce, delivered weekly to Central synagogue. The growing season is 22 weeks long (from June 12-November 6), and Full Shares, good for a family, and Half Shares, good for individuals or couples are available. In addition, fruit and egg shares are also available.
It’s a Jewish Value!
From the story of creation, we learn that God put human beings on earth to “till and tend it.” While most of us no longer have an agricultural vocation, the imperative to care for the earth is deeply rooted in Judaism. If we can support farmers who care for this earth, with our deeds and our finances, it is another way to care for the earth. In addition, our tradition has a food culture that believes that eating can be a sanctified act. Knowing the story of where our food comes from is another way to elevate this everyday act.
Buy Local
Your support helps sustain small local farms who employ sustainable farming practices. Connect with the food you eat by meeting your farmers and exploring the farms. You can learn more about Freebird Farms at http://www.freebirdorganicfarm.com.
Eat Well
If you’ve never had a farm-fresh tomato, you haven’t had a tomato! Buy the freshest food for your family. Explore new foods and learn to cook with them. Find out that beet greens aren’t just good for you, they’re tasty too!
Be Healthy
Eat more fresh vegetables and fruit. Share healthy eating habits with your kids. Expose them early to a variety of regional, seasonal produce.
Protect the Environment
Support farmers who take care of their land by growing food in ways that take care of the soil. Cut down on the number of miles your food travels from the farm to your plate.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Freebird Farms will be dropping off the produce every Tuesday from June 12- November 6. Pickup will be in Stern Lobby until the Fall, when we move to pick up in the Pavilion. PICK UP TIMES are between 4:30-7PM.
Every member of the CSA will be expected to volunteer for ONE pick-up afternoon to meet the other members of our Central CSA, and to facilitate pick-up.
SHARES
The cost of a vegetable share, which is enough for a family of four is $575 for a full share (approx $24/wk). Half shares are $300 (less than $13/week) and are good for individuals or couples. We are also offering fruit and egg shares either in addition to the vegetable shares or “a la carte”.
Fruit shares cost $150 (appox $7/wk). Fruit shares (depending on time of year) may include: apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, plums, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apricots and cherries. They will be available for 20 out of the 24 weeks.
An egg share costs $88 a share per dz. (about $4/wk) and $48 a share per ½ dz. (about $2/wk)
Missed weeks
There are no refunds for missed weeks of share pick-up. But we have created a great relationship with St. Barts church, you have the opportunity to do an additional mitzvah as leftover shares will be donated to their food pantry each week.
The deadline for signing up for this program is April 1, 2012.
For more information or to sign up for this important and delicious program, please contact Greg at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 212-838-5122 x1012. If you are interested in being part of the core team of volunteers, please let Greg know.
There are currently no upcoming events scheduled for this month. Please check back at a later date for any updates.
