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Thinking of going vegan, and looking for some inspiration?
Here are our Director Lara’s top tips for making the transition: Start with dishes you know and love Find a community – meet some vegans (come to JVS, join the Jewish Vegans page on Facebook / meetups) Try new ingredients Do some nutritional research, I would recommend the Vegan Society and Veganuary’s websites. Look in […]
Environmental breakfast discussion with Rabbi Yonatan Neril
*Note: This is not a JVS Event. For more information, please contact the organisers at [email protected]. Rabbi Yonatan Neril will be exploring the behavioural and spiritual issues at the root of our environmental problems. 10am on Sunday 29th March 2020 The event will be chaired by Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg and will include a vegan breakfast […]
2nd night Seder at JVS, 9th April – tickets now on sale!
Come and retell the story of our ancestors’ liberation at a warm and friendly non-denominational seder, with a home-grown created-by-the-community atmosphere, and a sumptuous creative menu designed by our vegan chefs Tallie Samuels and Zoe Marks. Our Seder and your contributions will be woven together by Kohenet Rachel Rose Reid, who will bring together your […]
Joaquin Phoenix’s graphic Oscars speech sparks debate about animal welfare
After his first Academy Award win, the actor spoke about human compassion when it comes to the environment and the food industry. Read the full story here on Today.com
Savoury vegan goat cheese and tomato hamantaschen – Purim
Meet the unsung hero of the Hamantaschen cookie! The savoury Hamantaschen! Hamantaschen are made to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim, which celebrates the bravery of Esther against the evil, Haman. Although the cookies are typically sweet and filled with things like poppy seeds, jam, or chocolate, I decided this year to try a savory […]
Vegan cooking show debuts on Amazon Prime
New Day New Chef brings together vegan chefs, celebrities, and a panel of taste-testers for a fast-paced show that is informative and entertaining. Vegan cooking show New Day New Chef recently debuted on Amazon Prime Video in the United States and United Kingdom. Hosted by vegan author and journalist Jane Velez-Mitchell, the show aims to […]
Veggie Pret to open seven new London locations as demand for plant-based food grows
Popular UK-based sandwich chain Pret a Manger is tapping into demand for more plant-based options by opening seven new Veggie Pret shops in London this summer. The new locations will bring the total of Veggie Pret branches to 14 in the UK, 13 of which will be based in the capital. The remaining site is […]
New healthy vegan meal delivery service Planty – special intro offer inside
Looking for an easy way to switch to eating more vegan meals that are healthy and delicious? Take a look at Planty – chef-prepared meals that are fresh-frozen, they are convenient & tasty during a busy day while having a positive impact on the environment. We’ve got a treat for you! Use code ‘JVS40’ for […]
The Devon milkmen delivering vegan milk to your front door – in an electric van
You might not know it, but there’s a milk factory in Devon doing wonderful things. There’s a bottling machine, a walk in fridge and glass milk bottles stacked in rows, but you won’t find any dairy here. A small unit in an industrial estate in Totnes has been home to a vegan milk factory for […]
Switzerland may soon ban all factory farms
Animal agriculture in Switzerland could look very different in the future. The Swiss public will vote on a ban on factory farming. The Swiss public will vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that guarantees better welfare for factory-farmed animals. The amendment is to be drafted by the government, according to the Federal Food Safety and […]