Hazon

Over the last six years, the Rides have raised over $2.4 million dollars for environmental projects around the country and in Israel, such as Hazon’s food conference and Jewish CSA project, including Adamah, Teva, COEJL, the Arava Institute — and over 20 organizations from the 2006 New York Ride proceeds alone.

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Hazon also organizes food conferences, tackling agricultural and food issues in the U.S., fiscally sponsors numerous Jewish environmental start-ups and spearheads the largest faith-based coalition of Community Supported Agriculture CSA in the country.

Gabe Crane: Tu B'Shvat: An Ancient Jewish Holy Day For Modern Environmentalists Gabe Crane 2011

This year alone, Savage anticipates Tu B'Shvat seders being carried out with Hazon materials in over 100 communities and households around the country.

Gabe Crane: Tu B'Shvat: An Ancient Jewish Holy Day For Modern Environmentalists Gabe Crane 2011

At a recent talk on environmental action, First Lady Michelle Obama lauded the work of Hazon, among other organizations.

Gabe Crane: Tu B'Shvat: An Ancient Jewish Holy Day For Modern Environmentalists Gabe Crane 2011

Now entering its 11th year, Hazon organizes bike rides on both coasts and in Israel to raise money for environmental organizations and causes, complete with full religious services, local, organic food, and a day off for the Sabbath.

Gabe Crane: Tu B'Shvat: An Ancient Jewish Holy Day For Modern Environmentalists Gabe Crane 2011

At a recent talk on environmental action, First Lady Michelle Obama lauded the work of Hazon, among other organizations.

Gabe Crane: Tu B'Shvat: An Ancient Jewish Holy Day For Modern Environmentalists Gabe Crane 2011

At a recent talk on environmental action, First Lady Michelle Obama lauded the work of Hazon, among other organizations.

Gabe Crane: Tu B'Shvat: An Ancient Jewish Holy Day For Modern Environmentalists Gabe Crane 2011

Nigel Savage, director of the Jewish environmental organization Hazon, has seen the trend develop over the years.

Gabe Crane: Tu B'Shvat: An Ancient Jewish Holy Day For Modern Environmentalists Gabe Crane 2011

This year alone, Savage anticipates Tu B'Shvat seders being carried out with Hazon materials in over 100 communities and households around the country.

Gabe Crane: Tu B'Shvat: An Ancient Jewish Holy Day For Modern Environmentalists Gabe Crane 2011

What is unique about organizations like Hazon, Wilderness Torah, and Adamah is that they are taking on these issues through a religious lens.

Gabe Crane: Tu B'Shvat: An Ancient Jewish Holy Day For Modern Environmentalists Gabe Crane 2011