Happy Shavuot! 🍓🌾🧀 As we celebrate the Festival of First Fruits and the giving of the Torah, we're reminded of the beautiful connection between our spiritual and cultural traditions and the land that sustains us. Just as our ancestors brought their first harvest in gratitude, we too can celebrate the early strawberries, serviceberries, and other fruits now ripening here in Metro Detroit. Join us for a special Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, June 11th at 12:30pm here at Yad Ezra as we explore the agricultural foundations of Jewish tradition. Led by Jewish educator and Giving Gardens Assistant Hannah Fine, we'll discover the deep relationship between the Jewish calendar and Jewish foodways - connecting ancient wisdom to our own seasonal abundance. Come learn with us! RSVP by June 9th at YadEzra.org/LandL or email Courtney@YadEzra.org. (fb)

We're delighted to announce the return of our Lunch & Learn series on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 12:30pm ET! Join us for this in-person gathering led by our very own Hannah Fine (*bio below). This enlightening session explores the agricultural foundations of Jewish tradition. Hannah will guide us through the fascinating connection between the Jewish calendar and foodways. Come enjoy good company, thoughtful conversation, and nourishing food. We kindly ask for a donation of $18 per person, which can be made here: www.yadezra.org/LandL To RSVP for multiple people, please email Courtney@YadEzra.org by June 9. We look forward to welcoming you to Yad Ezra. *Hannah Fine is a Jewish educator serving as the Gardening Assistant and Outreach Coordinator at Yad Ezra. She is a former JOFFEE Fellow (Jewish Outdoor, Food, Farming & Environmental Educators) and Program Coordinator. Hannah previously worked in environmental consulting and lived and worked on organic farms across North and South America. Hannah attended Wayne State University with a degree in Biochemistry and Chemical Biology with a focus in Environmental Science (fb)