-The Jewish Sanctuary
Kfar Saba Urban Farm -
Est. 2009 in Winnetka, CA
A Rich Heritage of Animal
Rescue and Rehabilitation
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Family-Owned and Operated Farm
ABOUT KFAR SABA URBAN FARM
About Us
Kfar Saba Urban Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue sanctuary and community healing space where animals and people come together to recover, connect, and grow. We rescue and rehabilitate a wide range of animals — including a variety of farm animals, exotic parrots, giant tortoises, dogs, cats, and everything in between — providing them with a safe, loving forever home. In return, these animals help foster powerful, therapeutic connections with children, trauma survivors, families, and individuals in need of support.
Our Mission
Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and provide a forever home to animals in need, while fostering a deeper understanding of animal care and welfare through the lens of Jewish values. Guided by the principles of tza’ar ba’alei chayim (compassion for all living creatures) and tikkun olam (repairing the world), we create opportunities for healing, education, and connection. Through educational programs, private group tours, and hands-on experiences, we aim to inspire empathy, responsibility, and kindness—values deeply rooted in Jewish tradition. By engaging the public in meaningful interactions with animals, we seek to build a more compassionate and spiritually grounded world for both animals and the people who care for them.
What We Do
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Animal Rescue: We provide shelter, safety, and love for abandoned, abused, and neglected animals — offering them a second chance at life in alignment with the Jewish value of tza’ar ba’alei chayim, the sacred obligation to prevent the suffering of living creatures. Every rescue is an act of compassion and moral responsibility, reflecting our commitment to honoring life in all its forms.
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Rehabilitation: Our team works tirelessly to support each animal’s physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery. This includes providing essential medical care, nutritional support, and behavioral healing, all grounded in patience, respect, and dignity. Inspired by the Jewish values of chesed (loving-kindness) and refuah shleimah (complete healing), we approach every animal as a sacred life worthy of wholeness and peace.
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Education: We offer educational tours and programs for schools, synagogues, churches, community groups, and families, blending animal care education with core Jewish teachings. Participants learn not only about animal welfare, but also about tikkun olam (repairing the world), bal tashchit (avoiding needless harm), and the everyday mitzvot of kindness and stewardship. Our goal is to cultivate a generation that sees animals not as possessions, but as partners in creation — worthy of care, compassion, and respect.
Educational Tours
Join us for an engaging and informative tour of our rescue farm! Our educational tours are designed for all ages and provide a unique opportunity to learn about the animals we care for and the work we do. Tour our Farm
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Tour Highlights
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Hands on Meet & Greet our rescued animals and learn their stories.
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Discover the importance of animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.
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Participate in interactive activities and demonstrations.
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Enjoy a guided tour of our facilities and learn about our rescue efforts.
Tour Details
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Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
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Group Size: Up to 20 participants, with a 2:1 child:adult ratio.
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Donation: Varies by group size.
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Booking: Private tours are available by appointment only.
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Please contact us at Farm Tours Page to schedule your visit.
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Special Events: Please contact for availability, pricing and group size.
Donate
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Your support makes everything we do possible. Every contribution helps us provide food, shelter, medical care, and rehabilitation for our rescued animals — and allows us to continue offering healing experiences and educational programs to the community, including underserved and at-risk populations.
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This is a shared mission with our community, and your partnership empowers us to expand our community outreach and trauma recovery programs — including therapeutic sessions for survivors of violence and displacement, school-based animal education, wellness retreats, and compassionate engagement with individuals facing emotional, physical, or social challenges.
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Where animals heal people, and people heal animals — your gift makes it happen. Who rescued who? Donate Now
Contact Us
We would love to hear from you!
For more information about our programs, please reach out to us:
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Email: KfarSabaFarm@gmail.com
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Address: 8436 Keokuk Ave. Winnetka, CA 91306​
Thank you for your support and for helping us make a difference in the lives of animals in need. Together, we can create a brighter future for all creatures!
We Honor Our Founder
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Kfar Saba Urban Farm was created in memory of our beloved dad and grandfather, Joshua Shapiro — lovingly known as Saba, the Hebrew word for grandfather. He was the heart of our family and the quiet force behind this sanctuary.
Saba had a deep, instinctive love for all living beings. Throughout his life, he rescued not only animals, but people too — offering both comfort and dignity to those in need. What began as his backyard refuge grew into a sanctuary rooted in his values of compassion, humility, and healing.
Today, every animal we save and every person who finds peace here carries forward the legacy Saba left behind — one of unconditional love, quiet strength, and a deep belief in second chances.
Education
Humane Animal Treatment
At Kfar Saba Urban Farm, we are deeply committed to promoting humane, ethical treatment of all animals. As a sanctuary founded on compassion and education, we actively teach the importance of adopting rather than buying, the lifelong responsibility of animal guardianship, and the urgent need to end the exploitation of animals for profit or convenience. Through immersive, values-based education, we challenge harmful norms, raise awareness about the impact of human actions on animals and ecosystems, and empower people to make compassionate, informed choices. For those who support animal rights and believe in building a more just and empathetic world, our mission is your mission.
Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation
Animal rescue is a moral imperative — the urgent act of saving animals from cruelty, neglect, abandonment, or life-threatening environments. At Kfar Saba Urban Farm, we rescue animals who have been discarded, abused, or exploited, offering them not just safety, but a second chance at life rooted in dignity and love. This includes domestic animals, farm animals, exotic parrots, and wildlife in distress. When we encounter species beyond our care capacity — includinginjured wildlife or endangered animals — we act as a bridge, connecting individuals with appropriate rescue organizations and licensed rehabilitation partners. Our work is grounded in the belief that every life matters and that true compassion means taking action — not only to save, but to advocate, educate, and help our community respond responsibly to animals in crisis.
Animal Therapies for Humans
At Kfar Saba Urban Farm, we believe in a powerful cycle of healing: we rescue animals in need, and in turn, we gentlytrain and rehabilitate them to help heal people. This approach, known as Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT), uses the natural bond between animals and humans to support emotional, psychological, and even physical well-being. Many of our therapy animals are former rescues — once neglected or abused, now becoming partners in healing for trauma survivors, children with special needs, and others facing emotional challenges. It’s a full-circle mission of compassion: Who, rescued who?