Fairtrade Synagogues

Background

In Fairtrade Fortnight 2006, the Fairtrade Synagogues scheme was launched with the first Synagogues receiving Fairtrade Synagogue certificates in Birmingham on Thursday 9th March 2006! Since then, a growing number of Jewish communities have been committing to use and promote Fairtrade products in their Synagogues, guaranteeing that farmers and workers receive a fair and stable price for their produce.

How to become a Fairtrade Synagogue

If you would like to join the growing number of Fairtrade Synagogues, your Synagogue Council must meet the three goals.

To apply, you then simply download the Synagogue Application Form and return it to us by post to Fairtrade Synagogue Application, The Fairtrade Foundation, 3rd Floor, IBEX House, 42-47 Minories, London EC3N 1DN or by email.

The three goals

You can apply to be a Fairtrade Synagogue if your Synagogue Council has agreed to meet the following goals:

Use Fairtrade tea and coffee for all Synagogue meetings for which you have responsibility
Move forward on using other Fairtrade products such as sugar, juice and fruit
Promote Fairtrade during Fairtrade Fortnight and other times of the year through events, worship and other activities whenever possible.

Support, resources and activities

Fairtrade Fortnight Jewish Action Guide
A Jewish Guide to Fairtrade is a packed educational resource with Jewish sources on poverty and sustainability, activity ideas that your school, synagogue or workplace can get involved in, and a list of Kosher Fairtrade products. You can also order copies of this online or by calling 020 7440 7676.
The Synagogue Action Guide has Jewish sources on trade justice, messages of support from community leaders and activity ideas that you can use to spread the word about Fairtrade. You can also order copies of this online or by calling 020 7440 7676.
Join the online Fairtrade Faiths Discussion Group to share ideas, information and experiences with synagogues and other faith groups from all over the UK.
You might also like to see the long-running online Fairtrade Towns Discussion Group where you can discuss events, activities and where to find Fairtrade products.