‘Urban Adamitzvah’: Berkeley’s Jewish farm to celebrate 13 years of growth
Originally published in The Jewish News of Northern California
In northwest Berkeley, next to a wild section of Codornices Creek and across the street from Fieldwork Brewing Company, sits Urban Adamah — a peaceful two-acre parcel of land and one of just a handful of Jewish urban farms in the United States. The blossoming organization has come a long way since its beginnings in 2010, when founder Adam Berman hatched a plan to bring agriculture-based programming to the Bay Area Jewish community.
The nonprofit will mark its 13th anniversary of growing fruits and vegetables with an “Urban Adamitzvah” celebration in September. It will feature live music, dancing, hands-on farm activities and treats made with organic produce grown on the land. There will also be programming for children ages 3 to 11.
Over the years Urban Adamah has flourished on its permanent grounds, expanding its infrastructure to include administrative offices, a kitchen, barn, shed, retreat lodge, residential building and most recently a community hall, which was completed in 2023.
Looking forward, Weisberg said that Urban Adamah’s plans include expanded youth programming and special events for families where parents and kids can experience the farm together.
