October through mid-March: Saturday evening Havdalah ceremonies followed by Torah and Talmud study at (TBD). Each 75-minute gathering follows the natural rhythm of Havdalah times as winter progresses into spring.
Late March onward: Sunday dawn study sessions before garden work begins, grounding our physical labor in spiritual reflection and textual wisdom. Learning while living connected to soil and divine creation.
Building Jewish community rooted in traditional learning and practice. We welcome Jews of all backgrounds - interfaith families, LGBTQIA+ individuals, converts, people exploring Jewish identity, and anyone genuinely drawn to Jewish wisdom and food justice work as part of their Jewish journey.
When: Saturday evenings, following Havdalah times
(starts ~6:45 PM in October, gradually later through winter)
Where: TBD
(Zoom backup for severe weather, location details shared upon weather event)
Format: 15 min Havdalah ceremony + 60 min Torah/Talmud study
Focus: Genesis through mid-Exodus, contemplative winter learning
When: Sunday mornings, 7:00-8:00 AM
Where: MGKC
Format: 60 min study connecting texts to seasonal garden work
Focus: Leviticus through Deuteronomy, active growing season practice
This learning community serves as the foundation for the broader Torah Harvest Collective vision: a traditional yet radically inclusive Jewish organization centered on community gardening, food justice advocacy, and spiritual practice grounded in both text study and agricultural work.
First gathering: Saturday evening, October 19, 2025
Location: TBD
Exact location shared upon contact
Contact: torahharvestkc@gmail.com
Whether you join in person or follow along online, you're part of this journey to harvest ancient wisdom for modern community building.