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One in three Meat Free Monday participants turn veggie after five years
Meat eaters who engage in campaigns such as Meat Free Monday (MFM) over a longer period of time are more likely to change their diet to vegetarian or vegan, according to a new study by Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) and MFM. More than 30% of those who engaged with the programme for five […]
Richard Schwartz interviews author Glen Merzer on his new book ‘Food is climate’
Glen Merzer has writtenf “Food is Climate,” a potentially groundbreaking book, which cogently argues that the only way that a climate catastrophe can be averted is through a societal shift to vegan diets. Click here to watch his interview with Richard Schwartz.
The vegan simcha will be the way of the future – Jewish Chronicle
‘Its not just food — our community needs a wholesale rethink to embrace sustainability’, writes Jennifer Lipman in the Jewish Chronicle. Jennifer makes the case for sustainable simchas,read the full story here.
The ‘queen of vegan cheese’ wants to change the dairy industry
‘Miyoko Schinner has been on a years-long quest to make tasty vegan cheese. Now she wants to help dairy farmers switch to plant-based farming. Schinner calls herself “the queen of vegan cheese”. The chef, activist and author wrote the 2012 book Artisan Vegan Cheese, which taught readers how to make cheeses from nut milk. Two […]
‘Reduce methane or face climate catastrophe, scientists warn’
‘Exclusive: IPCC says gas, produced by farming, shale gas and oil extraction, playing ever-greater role in overheating planet. Cutting carbon dioxide is not enough to solve the climate crisis – the world must act swiftly on another powerful greenhouse gas, methane, to halt the rise in global temperatures, experts have warned.’ Click here to read […]
Watch A Sacred Duty online for free
A major documentary on current environmental threats and how Jewish teachings can be applied in responding to these threats, A Sacred Duty is now available to watch for free here. Produced by Emmy-Award-winning producer, director, writer, and cinematographer Lionel Friedberg, A Sacred Duty will take its place alongside Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth and Leonardo […]
Marking the Jewish New Year for Animals – zoom event links
Professor Richard Schwartz cordially invites you to attend any or all of three Zoom events that will consider restoring the ancient Jewish New Year for Animals and transforming it into a day devoted to increasing awareness of Jewish teachings about compassion for animals and how far current realities for animals are from these teachings. The […]
Children inspiring parents to try a plant-based diet and become more eco-friendly
After finding that one in three adults have been inspired to be more eco-friendly by their children, a leading vegan food brand has launched a selection of everyday tips for beginners looking to change their habits. According to a study of 2,000 Brits by plant-based food company The Fry Family Food Co., over half of […]
Seasonal low-waste dip brand ChicP encourages the nation to spread sustainability
Founded on a passion for, and a commitment to, sustainable living, ChicP creates delicious dips to counteract the colossal amount of food waste we produce every year in the UK. The brainchild of former chef and female entrepreneur, Hannah McCollum, every ChicP product is made using imperfect and surplus seasonal fruits and vegetables, grown right here in Britain. On […]
Should Jews be vegans? – The Jerusalem Report, July 2021
Scroll down to read the The Jerusalem Report’s special feature on Judaism and veganism, featuring Professor Richard Schwartz, JVS Patron Rabbi David Rosen and Ori Shavit: