Jewish Food Education Network

For 3,000 years, Jewish tradition has grappled with what is fit- kosher- for us to eat. Today, questions about food have become ever more complicated as we come up against changing nutritional news, the use of chemical pesticides, and industrial farming. Health issues such as obesity and environmental damage are intrinsically connected to our personal and national food choices. In order to empower educators and individuals to teach these topics through a Jewish lens Hazon has created the Jewish Food Education Network (JFEN).

JFEN is a way for educators all over North America to connect with, share and learn from each other with the help of Hazon’s innovative food education resources and support.

JFEN Membership is open to all, whether you’re a full time Jewish educator or an individual looking to connect to a larger community.

JFEN is an invaluable experience for the next generation. Hazon has put so much time and care into creating amazing resources that can be used in all types of learning environments.
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JFEN Educator Resources

Whether you have been teaching for 2 months or 20 years, or if you’re an educational director at a synagogue, a Jewish camp counselor, or a parent who wants to teach their kids at home, you can benefit from Hazon’s educator resources.

Hazon Curicula, Source Books, Program Ideas, and Activities

Hazon has developed a diverse library of curricula and source books that can be used in the classroom, at home, or as experiential programs. Our tools are geared towards various age groups and have been used in Synagogues, Day Schools, JCCs, and Camps around the world.

Curricula and Source Books
Program Ideas and Activities

JFEN Educator Newsletter and Listserv

Our bi-weekly newsletter keeps members informed about new resources and highlights exciting programs and resources from the world of Jewish Food Education.

Being a part of the listserv allows educators to keep in contact with each other and to keep up on all JFEN updates, special offers and other network news.

Training Webinars

JFEN Educator Training Webinars are held bi-monthly throughout the year. The trainings allow educators to continue their professional development on food and environmental issues through the lens of Jewish traditions and texts.

Training calls are typically schedule 4 weeks in advance of a major holiday, and we will share resources and collaborate with each other to enhance your programs or lessons relating to that chag. Educators are encouraged to discuss and share ideas. Hazon staff and guest educators facilitate the discussion, but these calls aim to provide an open forum for educators.

2012-2013 Training Call Schedule and Topics
  • Tuesday, November 6, 2012 – 1:00pm est/10:00am pst – Chanukkah
  • Thursday, January 3, 2013 – 1:00pm est/10:00am pst – Tu B’Shvat
  • Thursday, February 28, 2013 – 1:00pm est/10:00am pst – Passover
  • Thursday, April 16, 2013 – 1:00pm est/10:00am pst – Shavuot
  • Thursday, June 13, 2013 – 1:00pm est/10:00am pst

JFEN gathering at the Hazon Food Conference

Each year, JFEN members gather at the Hazon Food Conference and have an opportunity to meet face to face and share successes, challenges, and build community.

Facebook Group

JFEN members on Facebook can be a part of our active Facebook Group, to connect with each other and share interesting ideas in our virtual community.

To learn more about JFEN and our other educational resources, please contact foodeducation@hazon.org