In this issue we interview a rising star: Jewish chef and author Chloe Coscarelli, who was the first vegan to ever win a culinary competition on television.
There is some fantastic news from both Germany and Facebook HQ in our Campaign column, as well as an opportunity to lend your support to a very valuable petition.
Our Patron Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg offers an insight into the Jewish view of hunting in a thought-provoking piece on page 10.
JVS member Shana Boltin takes us on a culinary tour of New York (see page 26), meanwhile, over on page 32, Maya Segal fills us in on everything we need to know about the energy vitamin B12, and shows us how to incorporate edible flowers into our diets. Here at the JVS, months of planning came to fruition when we hosted our largest-ever event, a second night seder, which completely sold out.
We are looking forward to newly formed partnerships blossoming over the coming months, including activities with the Jewish East London group, and with JW3, Europe’s largest Jewish cultural centre, where, I am delighted to announce, we’ll be launching a range of cookery classes, starting this September. Full listings of our summer events are on pages 16 to 18.
Interested in becoming a member or purchasing membership as a gift for a friend? JVS Membership is open to all; see page 38.
I wish all of our readers a rejuvenating and joyful summer,
Lara Smallman
Director
Jewish Vegetarian Society