Torat Ha Teva in partnership with the First Naryever and Beth Radom Congregations are proud to present an inclusive, responsible, and kosher food program. For simplicity we have compartmentalized the services into three separate divisions to provide maximum flexibility and choice. Below you will find detailed information with regards to

• CSA Harvest Share Program - seasonal fruit and vegetable share options
• CSA Organic Meat products – kosher organic meat, fish, and fowl
• CSA Dry Goods - kosher organic bulk dry good

Please take the time to read and consider the options provided. Feel encouraged to participate in the entire program or merely an aspect that reflects your family values. We hope to appeal to all members of our community, forever striving for a healthier and tastier existence.

Torat Ha Teva is the The Jewish Nature Centre of Canada. Spiritually and ecologically sustainable Jewish living is a cornerstone of Tikun Olam. We provide vibrant and meaningful Jewish educational experiences that promote ecological awareness, build community ties, and encourage action towards global responsibility and stewardship.

CSA is a system that benefits everyone: The farmer gains a healthy, economically viable farm business, the consumer receives affordable, fresh, healthy organic food, the local economy is strengthened, and the local environment becomes healthier as CSAs cut down on transportation and packaging.

This year we will have the added advantage of utilizing our own Torat Ha Teva garden located at the new JCC Lebovic campus for great events linking Judaism, the agricultural process, and our environmental footprint.

Volunteers

To help maintain this vital link between farmer and share holder, we are asking for a few volunteers each week to help organize the produce, aid in the delivery of packages, and maintain the site. Please understand that a component of this program will be lending a minimal hand.

Tzedakah 

A component of any Jewish initiative is the giving of tzedekah. Torat Ha Teva will bank donations above and beyond the cost of your share. Each week, the extra food will be donated to various organizations to help feed those who are hungry. Donating your vacation weeks is a wonderful way to give back to the community. 

The Harvest Share Program

Please remember that you are responsible for transporting your own produce.
Organic, non-bleached, re-usable bags will be available at each location for $10.

Seasonal (June – November)

First Narayever Congregation
in conjunction with Everdale Farm
Location: Harbord and Brunswick
Pick up between 3:30 – 7:30

Everdale is a non-profit charitable ecological learning centre including a working organic farm.  For more information on Everdale please visit the website (www.everdale.org). Questions?  Call or email Gavin.  (519) 855-4859 ext 104  gavin@everdale.org

To become a 2008 harvest shareholder:

1. Obtain the “Information” and the “Registration Details” from www.torathateva.org
2. Fill out the Registration Form using the charts provided. 
3. Follow the Payment instructions and mail Everdale the registration info and post-dated cheques.

NOTE: You are not signed up until you get confirmation from Everdale.

Beth Radom Congregation
in conjunction with Plan B Organics Farm
Location: Bathurst and Sheppard
Pick up between 3:30 – 7:30

Plan B Organic Farm that was established in 1997 by Rodrigo Venturelli, Alvaro Venturelli & Melanie Golba. This will be their 8th season growing organically at the farm and they are Certified Organic by OCPP. For more information on Plan B Organics please visit the website (www.planborganicfarms.ca). 
Questions? Call or email Alvaro. (905)-659-2572 info@planborganicfarms.ca

Questions concerning the shul should be directed to Ivan Simon through Beth Radom at (416) 636-3451 Ext. 24.

To become a 2008 harvest shareholder:

1. Go to www.planborganicfarms.ca and register with the Beth Radom depot on the web site.
2. Follow the Payment instructions on the Plan B website

NOTE: You are not signed up until you get confirmation from Plan B Oganics

Bulk Dry Goods

We are offering many of the available kosher organic dry goods on average 20% below retail outlets. Please visit www.torathateva.org for further details. An online shopping list is available for your convenience. Simply select the items you desire with a $350 minimum order. A $25 annual membership fee is payable at the beginning of your cycle.

The following brands are participating in the program:

Alexia Foods, Amy's Kitchen, Artesian Acres, Bandito's, Barbara's Bakery, Blue Diamond, Bragg, Bubbies Of San Francisco Natural Condiments, Canadian Heritage Orga Maple Butter, Organic, Cascades Tissue Group, Cocoa Camino, Cool Hemp, Country Choice, Crofter's, Dagoba Organic, Earth Shake, Eden Foods, Elite Dairy, Endangered Species Ch Baby Bars, Enjoy Life, Perky's (from Enjoy Life) Perky O's Cereal, Fontaine Santé, Four O'clock, Frontier Co-Operative, Golden Temple, Imagine Foods, Kettle Foods, LÄRABAR / JŎCALAT, Lundberg, Madhava, Maranatha, Mary's Gourmet Cracker Gourmet Crackers, Mrs. J's Natural, Natural Choice Foods, Nature's Path / Lifestream, Navitas Naturals, Numi Tea, Ontario Natural canned by Thomas Utopia, Orphee, Soleil d'Or (from La MaisRefined Oil, Ruth's Hemp, San-J, Sol Cuisine, Soy Delicious, Spectrum Naturals, Stahlbush Island Farms, Stash Tea, Strub Organic Pickles, Sunergia Soyfoods, Tinkyada, Turtle Island Food, Vita Coco, Wholesome Sweeteners, Wilde, YÜ
Please direct any question or concerns to Shai Spetgang: Shai@ToratHateva.org

Organic Meat, Fish, Fowl

Partnered with Tiferet Organics.

Tiferet is proud to manufacture and distribute quality kosher organic foods. Tiferet now offers kosher organic chicken, duck, turkey, as well as salmon and cod. Beef and lamb will be soon added to the list. The best organic farming practices are used and the highest standards of kashrut adhered to. Tiferet has MK, OU, and CRC certification. Everything is packaged, processed, and labeled at Marivd in Montreal. For further information please visit www.tiferetorganic.com.

We are very excited to offer these products at an estimated 40% reduction from retail outlets in Toronto. An annual membership fee of $25 is payable at the beginning of your cycle. For a detailed information and registration package please go to www.torathateva,org . Question may be directed to Mike at 416 844 6522 or thtorganics@gmail.com.

Beginning March 28 in time for Pesach

Membership

A yearly membership fee of $25 is necessary to run the program. Please sign up and pay via Pay Pal on the Torat Ha Teva Website. Torat Ha Teva is a non-profit organization and any proceeds will be re-directed back into the program. Tiferet has been generous to offer us wholesale prices for their products. Torat Ha Teva is not inflating the prices in any fashion. Payment and order must be directed to Tiferet. Torat Ha Teva is merely faciliting the much needed opportunity to gain access to affordable kosher organic meat in Toronto.

Placing an Order

Once you are a member of the program, you may place an order by calling Tiferet directly at (514) 733-0547. Visit their website at www.tiferetorganic.com. Our first delivery is scheduled to arrive Thursday March 28 2008. Initially we are planning on maintaining a bi-weekly schedule. Depending on interest, this may accelerate to weekly delivery. This will be predicated purely on order volume. We require an overall $800 order (from our entire group) to ensure free delivery each time. Naturally, Tiferet will ship a smaller order, yet you will be expected to cover the added costs of delivery.

All products will arrive from Tiferet frozen. We have acquired freezer space at the Beth Radom (and possibly Hillel House) to store our produce. Please be advised that you will be expected to pick up your order on the Thursday. Your order will come individually labelled with a bill inside. Tiferet expects all order to be paid expediently

Below are Tiferet’s current selection and pricing list. We will be sending out any revised copies as the season progresses. Meat and Lamb will be available soon.

Chicken

whole chicken   10.89/kg          boneless breast     26.95/kg
wings                    7.59/kg          legs                             9.44/kg
breast                 15.29/kg          liver                           12.65/kg

Duck           17.15/kg

TURKEY will be available in Setpember. Currently only boneless breast is available
whole turkey 15.95/kg   turkey legs  10.21/kg    turkey breast  34.59/kg

Fish

salmon steak  approx 180g @ 42.22/kg = $7.60/steak
salmon filet portion  approx. 150g @ 45.77/kg = $7.86/portion
salmon filet double portions approx 300g @ 39.69/kg = $11.90/pack
smoked salmon (85g) 6.75 each
oven smoked salmon  approx.150g @ 58.94/kg = $8.84/pack
whole salmon filets approx. 1.5 kg @ 31.56/kg = $47.34/filet
whole cod filets approx. 1 kg @ 40.62/kg = $40.62/filet
cod filet portion approx. 150g @ 51.13/kg = $7.66/portion
cod filet double portions approx 300g @ 46.06 kg = $13.81/pack

Kashruth

Tiferet has the MK, OU, CRC certification of approval. Everything is packaged, processed, and labelled at Marvid. The owner of Marvid, Mr. Friedman can be reached at 514-321-8376. The VAAD in Montreal has an agreement with Tiferet. Rabbit Manuel is the contact there for any queries.

Contact

Please feel free to contact:

Mike thtorganics@gmail.com 416.844.6522
Tiferet tiferetorganic@yahoo.ca  514.733.0547