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Vegan NIBs: 23 January 2025
The vegan community has witnessed several noteworthy developments: 💚 UK’s First Fully Plant-Based Work Canteen Launched: Ecotricity, a green energy company, has unveiled the UK’s first fully plant-based work canteen, offering affordable and sustainable meals for its employees. 💚 Emirates Expands Vegan Menu: Emirates Airlines has significantly expanded its vegan menu across all cabin classes […]
Film Screening: Six Inches of Soil
To mark Tu B’Shevat (New Year of the trees) we are screening Six Inches of Soil film. The film tells the story of remarkable farmers, communities, small businesses, chefs and entrepreneurs who are leading the way to transform how our food is produced and consumed. As part of the evening there will be a vegan […]
Gujarati Feast – A Taste of North India: 24th January 2025
We’re looking forward to you joining us for community connections this week. For our first Friday night dinner of 2025 and to get inspired for Veganuary! We are starting the year with a delicious, plant-based journey through the heart of India! Chef Nishma of Shambhu’s will be preparing an exclusive Indian feast, showcasing her expertise […]
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Vegan NIBs (news in brief): 20 January 2025
💚 Lidl has launched a budget-friendly plant-based product range in the UK, with prices starting at £1.09, aiming to make vegan options more accessible. 💚 Waitrose has expanded its PlantLiving range with nine new and improved products, featuring bold packaging and a new ‘Plant Varieties’ logo. 💚 A new Oxford University study reveals that plant-based […]
Veganuary 2025 Cooking Class
We had a fun packed time at our sold out Veganuary 2025 cooking class. Our resident chef Zoe got everyone working in pairs. We made the following dishes: • ginger sesame baked tofu • roasted cauliflower with tahini • roasted broccoli and satay • oyster mushroom parcels • chocolate mousse (2 ways – chocolate orange […]
Veganuary: Top Reasons to go for it – A Jewish Perspective
We’re more than halfway through Veganuary, but it’s never too late to go vegan! In Judaism, the principle of tikkun olam—repairing the world—calls on us to act with responsibility and compassion. Choosing a plant-based diet is a powerful way to live out this value, reducing harm to animals and protecting the planet for future generations. […]
Vegan NIBs: Chef Ben Rebuck Shakes Up Celebration Kitchen with Bold BBC Reveal!
Vegan chef and social media influencer Ben Rebuck has taken the culinary world by storm with his recent announcement on the BBC show Celebration Kitchen. With a devoted following of over 500,000 across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, Rebuck’s bold vision has sparked excitement and debate among his fans. Known for his innovative plant-based recipes and […]
Limmud 2024
Some of our JVS team attended the Limmud 2024 festival, where we learned, made valuable new connections, developed existing ones and gathered inspiration for future events and collaborations. Such as musical evenings, eco-friendly initiatives, and nature walks. Here are some of the workshop highlights: Naomi Verber’s (Eco-Judaism) workshop ‘the beavers are back’. Naomi highlighted the […]
Building Community Through Brunch: A Recap of Our JVS Planning Event
What better way to plan the future than over a hearty vegan brunch? On Sunday 15th December 2024, 12 members of the JVS community—a mix of long-standing supporters and newcomers—gathered to connect, share ideas, and envision the events that will shape JVS over the coming year, in 2025. Here’s a look at what unfolded during […]