Hazon

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American nonprofit organization

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nameHazon
formation
native_nameחָזוֹן
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logoHazon logo.svg
typeNon-profit
founderNigel Savage
focusSustainability
headquartersNew York City, United States
website
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Hazon ( ) is an American nonprofit organization based in New York City that seeks to "create new vision" in the Jewish community through outdoor and environmental education. It was founded in 2000 by its British-born CEO Nigel Savage. The organization claims to be America's "largest faith-based environmental organization". Hazon's advisory board of directors is chaired by Ruth Messinger.

Name and aims

In Hebrew, hazon means "vision".

In March 2019, Hazon issued a cease and desist order to stop an Israeli right-wing organization that is against same-sex marriages and promotes a Jewish religious agenda from using its trademarked name. Savage has stated that the messages from the Israeli organization "radically stand against all that we have done, and all that we have tried to do, since our founding in 2000".

Hazon promotes what it calls "immersive JOFEE experiences". JOFEE stands for Jewish, Outdoor, Food, Farming & Environmental Education.

Events

Hazon is best known for the Jewish environmental bike rides it organizes in the New York City region, and for its joint sponsorship of the Israel Ride, a fundraiser in Israel benefitting both Hazon and the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies. Hazon's first program was a six-week cross-USA bike ride, from Washington state to Washington, D.C. The New York ride, which takes place during Labor Day weekend each year, combines a shabbaton on the Friday and Saturday, with two days of cycling on the Sunday and Monday. The first New York ride was held in 2001. The Israel Ride has been held since 2003.

Hazon also promotes programs on issues related to food. It convenes the annual Hazon Food Conference every December. Its Tuv Ha'aretz program sponsors Jewish communities (including synagogues, Jewish Community Centers, and schools) to build community supported agriculture programs (i.e., farm shares), and to engage in study of Jewish sources and traditions as they relate to healthy eating. Tuv Ha'aretz is a Hebrew phrase that suggests both "best of the land" and "good for the land".

The organization has created an initiative called the Seal of Sustainability aimed at promoting "sustainable lifestyles and environmental consciousness".

COVID-19 pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hazon promoted the growing of produce in gardens which have been likened to the war time Victory gardens.

In July 2020, the organization announced the layoffs of 35 percent of its staff following the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization claimed a loss of $2.5 million due to canceled events.

References

References

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  3. (2020-07-03). "New organization Dayenu seeks to mobilize US Jews for climate action".
  4. "Advisory Boards".
  5. "U.S. environmental organization Hazon wants Israeli right-wing group to stop using its name". Haaretz.
  6. "Mission & Vision".
  7. "200 Jewish cyclists kick off 16th annual 'Israel Ride'".
  8. Palevsky, Stacey. (2009-01-02). "Hazon conference draws hundreds hungry for Jewish food movement".
  9. Harris, Ben. "As Jewish farming programs yield more alumni, a growing community takes root".
  10. (2012-01-23). "Hazon, a local Jewish group, runs farm, sustainability programs".
  11. (2015-09-04). "September 4, 2015 ~ Jewish Environmentalism {{!}} September 4, 2015 {{!}} Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly".
  12. (2019-07-25). "How Different Religious Groups Are Promoting Food Security".
  13. Selasky, Susan. "Chef demos planned for Sunday's Jewish Food Festival at Eastern Market".
  14. (2008-12-30). "Jewish food movement comes of age".
  15. (2019-12-23). "West Marin Jews call for environmental vigilance".
  16. "About Seal of Sustainability".
  17. (2019-09-25). "Hazon Calls for 'Environmental Teshuvah' in the New Year 5780".
  18. "Hillel Commits to Sustainability Initiatives".
  19. Daday, Eileen O.. (2020-06-16). "Lombard Jewish congregants plant victory gardens during pandemic".
  20. Clarke, Sandra Ali, Kayla. (2020-06-02). "Communities growing fruits, vegetables for people struggling during COVID-19 pandemic".
  21. (2020-07-17). "Jewish environmental organization Hazon lays off 35% of staff amid a year of canceled retreats".

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