Come and volunteer in our organic garden and orchard in a healthy women only learning environment in Israel

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  Description

  We are an Orthodox women's seminary. :)
  Volunteer in our organic garden and orchard in a healthy women's only environment.
  Participate in gardening class and learn ways and methods of helping the land produce its fruits. You have the option to join our Torah classes that explore insights and Chassidus through lectures, study partners, drama, and art.
  
  Work consists of all year round weeding as well as planting vegetables and flowers. In season: picking fruits, making jam and pickles. We also have a small chicken coop. You can help us with landscaping, soil improvement, composting, pruning, and terrace building. We also have work in renovations, housekeeping, cooking, and painting.
  
  October 2022 Intensive Garden Project
  According to Jewish law, every seventh year we must let the land rest. In October 2022 we will return to working the land after a year of leaving it fallow! We will especially be looking for gardening volunteers to restore the landscaping, weeding, sowing, and planting during the month of October 2022 when we return to working the land.
  
  We have an upcoming Post-Shmitta Garden Restoration 19-24 October 2022, we are very much in need of volunteers and it's the perfect short-term stay to see if you enjoy it here (chances are, you will).

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Women only! Gardening classes assist in developing skills that emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and herbal healing practices. Volunteers are welcome to participate in our daily Torah classes. Volunteers are welcome to stay for Shabbat and be hosted by families who live in the unique spiritual artsy community of Bat Ayin and mingle with our international student body.

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  Help

  Help consists of all year round weeding as well as planting vegetables and flowers. In season: picking fruits, making jam and pickles. We have a small chicken coop. Help us in landscaping and soil improvement, composting, pruning, and terrace building.
  
  In season: picking fruits, making jam and pickles. We have a small chicken coop. Help us in landscaping and soil improvement, composting, pruning, and terrace building. We also have work in renovations, housekeeping, cooking, and painting.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Hebrew: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  2-3 women share a 20 square meter caravan. This includes a bathroom and shower. There is a small grocery store nearby. Volunteers will receive a hot meal 5 days a week. Volunteers are welcome to use our well-equipped kosher dairy kitchen located in the main building.

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  What else ...

  We are a 50-minute bus ride south of Jerusalem. There are frequent public buses.
  40-minute hikes in nature to springs.
  museum of Kfar Etzion (30-minute walk).
  1000-year-old archeological site (15-minute walk).
  Opportunity to take private classes with local artists and musicians.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  5 hours/day, 5 days/wk