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Here are the latest news, events and educational resources from Leshomra.
Free Gift: Leshomra’s Unique Printable Kilayim Ruler and Guide
Thousands of children around Israel have performed the mitzvah of Kilayim for the first time with this unique printable ruler. Now you can do it at home too!
Read MoreLeshomra launches mini-farms in Bnei Barak
The Munipality of Bnei Barak this week publicized it’s successful collaboration with Leshomra to launch mini-farms in the city’s kindergartens.
Read More5 Astonishing Updates from Leshomra
This month Leshomra has made ASTONISHING progress in expanding our green education program in Charedi communities across Israel. Get ready to be amazed!
Read MoreWhat Charedi Boys Do in the Great Outdoors
It’s been an amazing year of learning, exploring and fun in Leshomra’s Great Outdoors after-school program. See exactly what the boys have been up to!
Read MoreCharedi Boys Clean Up Beit Shemesh Forest
After months of enjoying nature through Leshomra’s Great Outdoors program, these boys decided it was time to give back.
Read MoreLeshomra & Jerusalem Soap Co. Clean Up Israel
Can you pamper yourself with luxurious handmade soaps and help Charedi 7-year-olds grow organic cucumbers at the same time? The answer is YES.
Read MoreVideo: Israel’s Growing Green Thanks to Leshomra
Check out the juicy vegetables that Israeli kids – both Charedim and non-Charedim – are growing in the heart of the city – Thanks to Leshomra!
Read MoreYou Can Bring Nature Education to More Charedi Children
Building on our success with over 4,000 Charedi children aged 4-8, Leshomra can now expand to the 9-13 age group. We need your help to do this ASAP.
Read MoreVideo: Leshomra’s CEO interviewed by the Times of Israel
Times of Israel reporters recently visited our little farms in the Charedi city of Modiin Illit and spoke to Leshomra’s CEO Avishai Himelfarb about our vision and impact on the community.
Read MoreA Watermelon Grows in Geula
Kindergarten teacher B. Cohen was so impressed by the impact Leshomra’s program was having on her students, that she decided to take it a step further.
Read MoreCharedi Girls Who Grow Swiss Chard
Not only do they grow their own greens, but they eat them too. See the girls in action in this delightful photo gallery.
Read MoreCan You Spot the Jewish Scarecrow?
Leshomra challenged Charedi kids around Israel to create scarecrows out of recycled materials. Can you spot the Jewish ones?
Read MorePesach Campaign: Don’t Burn Plastic with Your Chametz
We all know the foul smell of burning plastic that lingers throughout the holiday following the burning of Chametz on erev Pesach. Leshomra is taking action!
Read MoreInvitation: Join a Wildflower and Herb Walk in Ramat Beit Shemesh
Spring is here and the hills are alive. Let’s enjoy them together. Sunday, March 26, 2017, 10-11:30am
Read MoreGallery: Charedi kids plant creative recycled gardens
An old boot, broken doll strollers and empty plastic bottles – watch them transformed into beautiful gardens by kids and teachers in Charedi schools.
Read MoreHow to Bring Leshomra to Your School
We get lots of teachers, parents, grandparents and even kids asking: Can we bring green education into our Charedi school? Here’s how you can!
Read MoreLeshomra Makes Headlines in Israel and Worldwide
Leshomra’s work helping Charedi kids create a greener, cleaner Israel has been prominently featured in major media outlets this month. Follow the buzz.
Read MoreWhy I’m Part of Leshomra
Leshomra’s staff, volunteers, supporters and participants share why they’re excited to be part of this initiative. Please tell us why you support us too!
Read More“You Can’t Have Garbage Where You Grow Food”
This delightful true story happened last week in the Jerusalem Charedi neighborhood of Sanhedria. It shows Leshomra’s impact beyond what we can measure.
Read MoreHow do you say “I grow my own potatoes” in Yiddish?
Leshomra’s “Our Little Farm” green education program is now happening in Charedi kindergartens in Jerusalem. Watch us grow potatoes and other vegetables.
Read MoreDo You Want a Greener, Cleaner Beit Shemesh?
Help us bring Leshomra’s successful green education program to Charedi schools and kindergartens in Beit Shemesh in 2017.
Read MoreFirst Time Ever: Charedi Teachers Study Green Education
What happens when 70 Charedi teachers gather to learn about growing food and ecology for the first time? An eye-opening discussion and some amazing news!
Read MoreJerusalem’s Charedi Schools Go Green this Winter
Thanks to cooperation between the Jerusalem Municipality and Leshomra, an environmental education program was just launched in the city’s Charedi schools.
Read MoreNatural Sukkah Decorations Kids Love to Make
Everyone loves to make paper chains and hang them in the sukkah. This year try these greener alternatives with your kids. They’re free and look gorgeous!
Read More8 Menorahs Homemade from Recycled and Natural Materials
Get ready for Chanukah with these ideas for menorahs you can make out of natural and recycled materials. Baby Food Jar Menorah I love this menorah made out of used baby food jars and tea lights. She filled them jars with water tinted with blue food coloring, which looks very pretty, but you could fill…
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