Today we broke ground on Gan Mazon - MRT's garden of plenty. Gan Mazon, literally "garden of sustenance," will be an approximately 1,000 sq. foot garden dedicated to growing fresh vegetables for local food banks. The garden is located on MRT's property. The garden was suggested by temple member and master gardener, Howard Bodner. He had helped other local congregations plant similar gardens in fulfillment of the "Plant a Row (PAR)" campaign before bringing the effort to MRT. Another temple member, Josh Gilstein, sought a meaningful, temple-based project to complete his Eagle Scout requirements. Elizabeth Roos (my wife) connected Howard with the temple, Josh, me and Gan Mazon was born.
We broke ground today. Thanks to the Raybon Family and the Gilsteins' neighbors we had two rototillers that broke up the ground in quick time. See the photos here.
We need volunteers to help maintain the garden. Please call the MRT temple office to sign up, 732-747-9365.
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