Shabbat
Shabbat (Friday evening to Saturday evening) marks the seventh day of creation, the Sabbath. On this day, we rest from the act of doing, making, and creating. In order to honor this practice, we will not make fire (though fires started before Shabbat may continue until they go out), drive, build, or work. For instance, we will not have a community fire on Friday night. We will play musical instruments on Friday night, including guitars.
We will end Shabbat by making Havdallah (the ceremony that divides the holy day of Shabbat from the rest of the week). Due to the rustic nature of living on the farm, we will make certain halachic (Jewish Law) exceptions for the health, safety and comfort of the community. For example, the kitchen will prepare hot water during Shabbat to ensure that hot dish water is available to maintain proper sanitation in the kitchen.
Your own personal observance level may vary and that is fine, please also respect others’ observance levels. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions about Shabbat observance, please contact us.
Sukkot
You are welcome to come to the farm early on Wednesday if you do not drive on the first days of the holiday. However, you must get in touch with us if you are interested in this option.
If you have questions about observance, please email us.
