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Opinion: Veganism is a core Jewish value
‘Veganism is not about renouncing Judaism. It is about challenging Judaism to follow through with its core morals and values regarding the sanctity of life, the compassion for one’s neighbor and breaking the cycles of violence that have been inflicted upon us throughout history.’ Click here to read the full piece on Jewishexponent.com
Channel 4 screens ‘Meat the Family’
‘Four families make a big decision about their meat eating habits. After three weeks caring for farm animals at home, they choose if their animals will be saved or become dinner.’ Click here to watch episode 1.
Confessions of a slaughterhouse worker
About 100 million animals are killed for meat in the UK every month – but very little is heard about the people doing the killing. Here, one former abattoir worker describes her job, and the effect it had on her mental health. Click here to read the full story on the BBC.
Shamayim: Jewish Animal Advocacy is hosting their 7th annual retreat this February in California
Shamayim: Jewish Animal Advocacy is hosting their 7th annual retreat this February at the Brandeis-Bardin Campus in Simi Valley, California. You’re invited to be a part of this special Shabbat weekend filled with thought-provoking sessions about animals, veganism, and Judaism, along with kosher plant-based meals, and great company! Here’s a unique discount code you can use […]
Wagamama launches pioneering vegan tuna made from watermelon
Wagamama today becomes the first major UK restaurant brand to launch the innovative vegan dish – watermelon tuna. The dish will be featured during Veganuary and showcases wagamama’s wide ranging, distinctive and flavoursome vegan menu. Last year pan asian restaurant wagamama launched the world’s first vegan egg to critical acclaim. This year they wanted to […]
Plant Powered Starter Kit released
The Plant Powered Starter Kit, a new guide covering the fundamentals of the plant-based way of life, is now available to read online here. The Starter Kit consists of plenty of links to some great resources, providing a wealth of information, support and guidance as well as some useful advice to help guide everyone through […]
‘Kosher food is an opportunity for vegans’
‘Learning a bit about Jewish dietary laws can help unlock vegan options you might never have known existed’ writes Abby Seitz. Click here for the full story on medium.com
JVS to host first Great Vegan Bake Off on 5 Nov
Our version of GBBO, the Great Vegan Bake Off (GBVO) is just a week away! Come as a competitor or spectator. Prizes up for grabs! Click here to book your ticket (spectator / competitor).
Bringing up Bubala: welcoming a new (veg) eaterie to the East End – The Jewish Chronicle
A new Middle Eastern restaurant has brought Jewish flavours back to Spitalfields, writes Victoria Prever in the Jewish Chronicle. Click here to read the full story about this new veggie (50% vegan) eatery.
Another week of all vegan recipes from The Jewish Chronicle
We are thrilled to see another week of cookery pages that are all vegan in the Jewish Chronicle (minus a bit of honey in one recipe, which offers a vegan alternative): Fig & freekeh salad – from Denise Phillips. Hearty root vegetable tagine – from The Gate Restaurant Red cabbage, apple & pecan slaw – […]