Dear Supporters of FIG,  

FIG needs you now more than ever.

The world, since October 7th, has been marked by profound change and challenges. Thousands are displaced, Israel mourns, small farms are struggling, and a pervasive sense of global isolation lingers. 

We at Food Integrated Gardens (FIG) have not been immune. Our educational Jewish farm in Jerusalem forest has faced significant setbacks. 

The team was disrupted, a farm partner is on the frontlines, and Paz, our founder, has taken the lead in adapting, rebuilding education programs, and single-handedly managing 15 acres of farmland. Despite the emotional, economic, and physical toll, we are resilient in continuing our vital work. 

Friends, we need you now more than ever, both for the continuity of the farm itself and to launch the Roots of Resilience project – a gardening therapy initiative on our farm, Har Hayot in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem.

This program directly supports communities affected by the war, fostering healing, cultivating community, and promoting food security and empowerment through regenerative agriculture.

We are launching a campaign to raise $100,000. As we stretch to serve our community, we turn to you to help us, and help others through FIG. Your donation: 

• Sustains FIG during this crisis, while providing healing services to those in need
• Reconnects displaced communities with therapeutic gardening
• Fosters resilience in individuals and the community
• Establishes sustainable solutions for food security in Jerusalem.

The Roots of Resilience Project includes four programs:

• 1. Garden Therapy Program for Evacuees ($25,000): 2.5 months, 10 full days of somatic body movement, meditation, and permaculture training for evacuees with special guests in multimodalities for therapy facilitation. 
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• 2. New Immigrants building resilience ($20,000): 3 months, 12 sessions once a week to empower and integrate new immigrants through gardening.
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• 3. Food Security Essentials Program ($30,000): Expanding the current Mediterranean food forest with integrated vegetable gardens, medicine garden, greenhouse and donation of at least 55% of produce to food-insecure individuals in Jerusalem.

4. Microgreens for Food Security Project Proposal: ( $25,000): Enable families in need to  grow microgreens quickly and sustainably during the war when access to nutrient-dense foods is limited.

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What to Give and What You’ll Get:

• Breathe of life ($18): Personalized thank you note
• Fruit treeSeedling Supporter ($180): Receive a recorded FIG ecological workshop
• Resilience cultivator ($360): Receive a personalized FIG ecological workshop live (in-person or online)
• Family tree guildHarvest Guardian ($500): Receive a permaculture consultation (in person/online) 
• Orchard of Farming hearts ($3000): Receive a permaculture master plan and report of your landscape (you will receive 50% off your masterplan design cost)
• Tree of life  ($5000): Name listed on our website as a supporter & gift
• Man is a tree in the field: ($10000+): Naming rights of of new herbal medicine garden to bring healing to victims of war 

About FIG:

FIG is a permaculture startup that connects people with nature, the land of Israel, and Jewish festivals. Through educational programs, workshops, retreats, and gardening projects, we address environmental, social, and spiritual needs. Paz is a permaculture expert with over 20 years experience in the field, having trained with the pioneers of permaculture. Over the past 10 years, FIG has engaged over 5000 participants in our activities on the farm.

How to Donate:

Your support makes our work possible. Make a tax-deductible donation through our website today: https://web.causematch.com/donate/fig. 

They tried to bury us, they didn’t realize we were seeds.

Thank you for being a part of Roots of Resilience. Together, we will cultivate healing, sustainability, community and resilience in Israel.  

Wishing you a Tu Bishvat Sameach,

Paz Faigenbaum

Director, FIG - Food Integrated Gardens

Your donation allows us to regenerate land, community, and spiritual connection in Jerusalem. 

Thank you! We are truly blessed by your support and partnership in this work!