I visited Urban Adamah for a weekend retreat and had a very positive experience! Considering I was staying on a farm, I was not expecting the accommodations to be so nice, that's for sure. The rooms had bunk beds, but they were study and relatively comfortable, with outlets by every bed. The bathrooms were very modern and clean, as well. I really enjoyed exploring the property and playing with the goats! It felt very safe staying here, as they locked the front gate most of the time, especially overnight. The staff here were also great and dedicated to the success of the farm. Shoutout to Jesse for cooking up some delicious food all weekend! I will definitely leave Urban Adamah feeling refreshed and rejuvenated! Highly recommend coming to the farm to learn more. read more

Urban Adamah - Farm - Summer Camps Near Me - Berkeley, California

We held the welcome dinner for 130+ guests for our son's wedding this weekend. The year of planning with Tyler and team was a delight. There attention to detail and the final execution at the beautiful event was beyond our expectations! read more

ANTIVAXXERS WORK HERE. RUDE, ableist, and dismissive of medically vulnerable Jews, first of all. When you call to inquire about the safety of the events that they continue to hold despite the pandemic, no one ever gets back to you. You can email numerous times as I have, you can call numerous times, and they will not get back to you if you ask pointed questions about masking and vaccination status of employees and guests. They literally refuse to disclose whether or not their staff is vaccinated so if you are an immuno compromised Jew, they will not protect you. They don't require vaccinations and they don't require masks at some of their events. On top of that, they rarely get back to you when you ask, and so they are totally ignoring the principle of pikuach nefesh. If you are a loved one of someone who is immuno compromised or medically vulnerable or disabled, do not ever go here. They will not protect us and they will not protect you. And they are rude on top of it. That means if you know someone with cancer, kidney disease, any of the other thousands upon thousands of conditions that make people immuno compromised. I'm absolutely disgusted as a disabled Jew. read more

I love Urban Adamah and I'm so grateful that it exists. I was part of their residential fellowship in the fall of 2015. Those three months reconnected me to my Jewish identity and gave me a way to establish myself as a young adult in the East Bay. It's an amazing addition to the community here in the Bay Area and provides a unique and special outlet to connecting with spirituality and nature. read more

Urban Adamah - Summer Camps Near Me - Berkeley, California

I love the hippy Jew vibe at Urban Adamah. It feels very "only in Berkeley" to me in all the best ways. My kids have participated in the summer camps here and we find the programs to be fun, friendly, thoughtful, and welcoming. read more

I was at urban Adamah for an event and witnessed the most disgusting unhygienic food prep I've seen in a long time. I paid for pizza from the cob oven and watched one of the cooking staff touch money, her hair, her face, and the food, over and over for almost thirty minutes while I was waiting for my pizza. Not recommending buying food there. Second I was horrified about the way they handled slaughtering their chickens. My last post about this was removed for some reason, so rather than give details and risk this post Being deleted, just google urban Adamah chicken slaughter to learn more. Ive visited several times with my family but because of the unhygienic food prep and chicken killing, we won't Be Back. read more

It's an organic, Jewish, urban farm! They grow food and donate it to the hungry and run educational programs for children. I'm sheppin nachas! read more

Awesome experience to have a farm in the middle of the city is everything. Definitely a place for all ages and all ages will definitely learn something new. Had the opportunity to enjoy some of the fruit they've grown and it was so delightful. Once a month they have family day on a Sunday admission is free and they even have summer sessions for children of all ages during different days and times. I would absolutely recommend you to check this place out if you're someone who appreciates farm life. Just to add when I say farm of course there aren't cows and horses but they do have chickens and goats and tons of vegetation. Looking forward to going back. read more

I love urban Adamah. I love that they grow food to donate to the needy. I love that 3 or 4 cohorts of interns cycle through every year learning about farming, cooperative living and Jewish values and traditions, while contributing their energy to run and grow programming. I love attending Friday night services and the occasional bonfire there. Sukkot was amazing last year. I really look forward to this year's celebration. It is an intentional community that serves many constituencies. read more

The minute anyone walks onto Urban Adamah grounds, one is transported away from the SF Bay Area hustle and bustle. My preschooler experienced spiritual sereneness with nature and farm life without having to drive 2+ hours. On the first day of camp, I walked by a poem of unconditional love for each other and our beautiful environment: "Even after all this time The sun never says to the earth, 'You owe Me.' Look what happens With a love like that, It lights the whole sky." How can I not be inspired? It has been over a month since my preschooler attended Sprouts Farm Helpers two-week camp, and he still talks about going back to Urban Adamah on a weekly basis. His repeated request warrants a review right? My son is a mix-race kid, and I have been figuring out how to balance exposure and learning about his different cultural heritage and backgrounds. Urban Adamah is a conducive, warm, and welcoming place for a young mind. The camp environment is so different from my son's day-to-day that concepts are interesting and memorable for him. At home his Jewish father can better discuss with his son about Jewish high holidays, ideas, and stories, and we all connect better over the non-secular PJ Library books. The environment was also perfect for my son's non-Jewish friend to attend, and both had a great time together and with other campers. On the first day, a camp counselor dressed up as a scare crow. The new campers gave the scare crow a tour of Urban Adamah, and so it would not be fearful of a new environment. What a neat ice breaker! They harvested honey and churned fresh butter. All the music is with live instrumentals and singing, which is much appreciated over the auto-tuned music that we hear all the time. Soothing live instrumentals is present during each week's Friday closing ceremony and mini shabbat, which parents and caregivers are invited to attend. The best part is the daily "Kindness Report." My son will randomly chant "kindness is cool" with gratitude at home. Okay, there was also another best - a live baby goat birth on the farm. With this untimed surprise, the campers met the new baby goat. What an incredible opportunity to learn about a special gift of life. The two week session was just right as my introverted son started to open up around a week and a half. There were two friendly and loving camp counselors and an intern for each group. They were super accommodating with my son's food allergies too. The fresh and high quality snacks were the best out of all the camps my son attended. I can go on and on, but really sign-up your kiddos for summer camp! It is an urban experience unlike any other camp. read more

I volunteered here after moving to the Bay Area as a place to potentially find a sense of community. However, I was made to feel unwelcome after a few weeks when I experienced an implied prejudice based on my gender and sexuality. I don't think the farm had bad intentions, but ultimately this was a really disrespectful experience. I would caution others to tread carefully before getting involved. read more

Urban Adamah Summer Farm Camp is awesome! I love that the camp offers experiential hands on learning and allows the kids to explore. Mud forts, playing with chickens & goats, cooking with solar ovens, and prepping farm to fork meals! It doesn't get any better The registration is still open http://urbanadamah.org/programs/summer-camp/ read more

Urban Adamah - Kids and goats! - Summer Camps Near Me - Berkeley, California

Although I applaud Urban Adamah's innovative programming and policy of giving away 90% of their produce, I had a very bad experience immediately following the raw, vegan chocolate-making class. In the class, the teacher had said that raw chocolate in its purest form will alter you. Soon after arriving home, my room started spinning, I couldn't stop shivering, despite wearing four layers, including a bulky wool sweater, and I was panting. Initially, I thought it was severe food poisoning, especially since I recalled people dipping chocolate into spices, eating the chocolate, dipping again Without Washing Their Hands!!! But when I looked up side effects to eating raw chocolate in its purest form, I came across an article that said the chocolate contains theobromine, which can cause an abnormal heart rhythm. I hadn't eaten much chocolate, but was affected and thought that the teacher should have clarified specifically how the chocolate can alter because really to cause an abnormal heart rhythm is endangering people's lives. read more

If you can imagine...a kibbutz like setting, but in Berkeley, with a sort of hippie vibe--welcoming all denominations of human kind with kindness...without a hefty price tag. Beautiful setting I can't even describe the gratitude I have. The vision of the founder, the "giving back" to the needy. It's something to not be missed, by anyone. A bit of peace in a chaotic world. Beyond 5. read more

An amazing and revolutionary place, that is based on ancient ways. I have gone for over 3 years and think they are truly amazing! Executive Director Adam Berman is a deeply mystical and amazing leader and we need one or more of these in every city across the country and the world. read more

A wonderful place to enjoy fellowship with others who care about community!,organic gardening,and nature .

I can't speak more highly of this place! I participated in the Fall 2014 Fellowship, and gained an incredible amount of practical knowledge about sustainable agriculture, social justice, and Jewish tradition. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They frequently run family-friendly educational programs, and on Wednesdays they give away all their produce to the needy. A great asset to the Berkeley community. read more

I brought my Religious School students to Urban Adamah twice for field trips; they had an amazing, educational, and varied experience steeped in Jewish values from harvesting and grinding flour to playing with goats and making bicycle blender smoothies. Talking about food justice while eating their homemade pita in a 'Bedouin' tent was a great culmination. The docents were excellent and engaging. My daughter also did a fellowship with Urban Adama which she loved. read more

My Granddaughter is going to this camp. I is an amazing camp. She loves it. Urban Adamah is an educational farm and community center in Berkeley, California, that integrates the practices of Jewish tradition, sustainable agriculture, mindfulness and social action to build loving, just and sustainable communities. We provide educational programs and community celebrations for more than 5,000 visitors a year, as well as a residential fellowship program for young adults that combines organic farming, progressive Jewish living and community internships. Urban Adamah also offers innovative, farm-based programs for school-age children. Our organic farm produces a diverse yield of crops, all of which we donate to the local community through food banks and our weekly Free Farm Stand. read more

We have attended several family events at Urban Adamah, and the spirit and activities there are amazing. My children recently attended a week-long camp at the site, and couldn't have been happier with the staff, arts and crafts activities, and farm experience in general. The place truly teaches and instills excellent values (the organization donates food to those in need every week). We will be attending many more events at the farm! read more

What an incredible place! They grow & make organic food & donate it to hundreds of people each week. Their teaching was very inspiring --- a great field trip, summer camp or CIT opportunity. We need more sustainable places like this. read more

I did the fellowship in Summer 2012 and I still can't get enough of this place. It revolutionized my life and set me on my current career, spiritual, and lifestyle trajectories. If you're a young adult intrigued by farming, permaculture, urban agriculture, Jewish spirituality, or communal living, this is your place. The fellowship is full of goodness.. read more