I picked up the program guide at the San Francisco JCC this afternoon, and enjoyed seeing something I’d never seen or heard of before: the JCC is hosting farmer’s markets before several holidays, including Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot!

For Shavuot, the catalogue reads:

“Celebrate Shavuot with organic produce from the JCCSF’s Farmers’ Market - a new holiday tradition at the JCCSF! Northern California farmers bring their bounty to the Pottruck Family Atrium to help you prepare for your family feast.”

I’m curious about who the farmer’s are, and the logistics of a “one-time” (or at least, irregular) market vs. a regular location from the vendors end. But I guess they’ve got it figured out. Short of hosting a CSA, which is a more permanent undertaking for JCCs, I think the idea of the farmer’s market, tied to special occasions (where you’re likely to be buying celebration food) is quite lovely. How wonderful!