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JIFA launches new Kosher Humanewashing campaign
Today marks the launch of JIFA’s new campaign, which raises awareness about the phenomenon of kosher humanewashing (when kosher labels promote the faulty consumer belief that products are safer, healthier, and come from farms that treat animals more humanely), while urging Jewish community members to ask Jewish leaders to support better food practices. ‘When buyers […]
An often overlooked mitzvah: Tsa’ar ba’alei chaim – by Richard Shwartz
While tsa’ar ba’alei chaim (the mandate not to cause “sorrow to living creatures”) is a Torah prohibition, many religious Jews seem to not be applying it in their lifestyles. Some examples reinforce this assertion: · Upon reading an article about my efforts to get Jewish teachings on animals onto the Jewish agenda, a member of […]
Ten reasons for restoring and transforming the ancient New Year for Animals – by Dr. Richard Schwartz
I am working with several Jewish organizations and individuals to restore the ancient and largely forgotten Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana L’Ma’aser BeHeima (New Year’s Day for Tithing Animals) and to transform it into a day devoted to considering how to improve our relationships with animals. The holiday occurs on the first day of the […]
Restoring and transforming an ancient Jewish holiday related to animals by Richard Shwartz
The current widespread mistreatment of animals on factory farms is very inconsistent with Judaism’s beautiful teachings about compassion to animals. One way for Jews to respond to these inconsistencies is to restore and transform the ancient, and largely forgotten, Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana L’Ma’aser B’heima (New Year’s Day for Tithing Animals) into a day […]
Scotland’s newest 100% plant-based, plastic-free restaurant opens
With Aberdeenshire-born chef head chef Emma Rae at the pass, the plant-based dining scene in Scotland has stepped up a gear with the opening of Erpringham House, the 100% plant-based, plastic-free restaurant in Leith Street, Edinburgh. Co-founder Loui Blake was burned out, suffering chronic fatigue and had been off work for a month when he […]
Cherry tomato and rosemary focaccia
This easy to make, delicious fresh foccacia recipe from Maldon Salt celebrates fresh tomatoes and rosemary, both very easy to grow at home in pots.
Charred BBQ sweetcorn with smoked salt, harissa and coriander butter
This recipe from Maldon Salt is a great addition to your summer BBQ.
Blackberry and thyme margarita – from Maldon Salt
An easy tasty treat from Maldon Salt using fresh blackberries and thyme, both easy to grow at home.
Strong Roots & Nicola Adams launch the world’s first frozen veg amnesty
Today marks the launch of the world’s first Veg Amnesty by plant-based frozen food company Strong Roots. The initiative is being supported by Strong Roots ambassador and former Olympic Boxing Champion, Nicola Adams who recently ran through the streets of her hometown in Leeds to drum up support for those living in Veg Poverty – […]
Planting value in the food system – what do we want the future of the food system to look like?
Last week the All Party Parliementary Group for Vegetarianism and Veganism held a meeting on the topic: Planting Value in the Food System – what do we want the future of the food system to look like? This came after the publication of a report from The Vegan Society – Planting Value in the Food System […]