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Roasted Shawarma Cauliflower Bites with Harissa Tahini
Why not try some delicious, Shwarma Cauliflower for your next Shabbat dinner
The Mitzvah of Shiluah Haken or ‘Sending of the Nest’
“If you are to take an egg or young from the mother’s nest, you must first send the mother away so that she does not feel the loss of her young and is left to be free. By fulfilling this mitzvah, one will lengthen their days.” – D’varim 22:6-7 (Deuteronomy) The Torah recognises the harm […]
The Three Weeks in Judaism: A Vegan Perspective (5785/2025)
Dear Reader, In the Jewish calendar, the period we’re in now, is known as The Three Weeks. It a time of mourning and reflection. It begins on the 17th Tammuz and ends with Tisha B’Av (9th Av), a day that commemorates the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem. Traditionally, it is a time of restraint, […]
27th July 2025, Immersive Cooking Show: Sold Out
An afternoon of flavour, fun and fascinating stories. We’ll be joined by Dr Michal Nahman for a cookery masterclass with a twist. Think Ottoman Turkey, 1492 Spain and a mystery Middle Eastern city, all from our kitchen. Expect songs, laughs, delicious food and moving tales from Jewish, Muslim, Christian and British communities.
Our Next Community Gardening Club: Sunday 27th July at 11am
Join us on Sunday, 27th July at 11am in the JVS Garden for a relaxing time gardening, including watering and tending to our veg patch. It’s a great chance to connect with like-minded volunteers. The session is free, but places are limited. To learn more about the Gardening Club or to join the WhatsApp group, […]
Sapphic Shabbat x JVS Pride 2025 Friday Night Dinner: “an evening of queer Jewish joy”
We had such a lovely time at our Pride Friday Night Dinner! This was our first time hosting an event with and for the LGBTQ+ community and we collaborated with Sapphic Shabbat, who are a Jewish sapphic group, inclusive of non-binary and trans folk who identify as lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, wlw, transmasc, and transfemme. We […]
Relaxed Gardening Session: Join Us, Sun 13 July at 10.30am
Join us on Sunday 13th July at 10:30am in our JVS Garden for a relaxed gardening session. We’ll be building a small raised bed and sowing sprouted chickpeas. Why not try sprouting some at home? There’ll also be general gardening and watering around the veg patch. It’s free to join, yet places are limited. To […]
Friday 4 July: JVS x Sapphic Shabbat
We’re celebrating London Pride, with a delectable three‑course vegan Friday Night Dinner! Hosted by JVS in collaboration with Sapphic Shabbat, this inclusive event welcomes LGBTQ+ folks and allies. Delicious dishes and community, we’re looking forward to welcoming you to our table!!
From Seed to Harvest: Growing Our Way with Fun and Fresh Produce
“From seedlings to harvest, it has been amazing to see how much everything has grown. As well as all of our progress, from 3 months ago until today.” Watching our community garden come to life has been such a rewarding journey. What started as tiny seedlings transformed into fresh, vibrant produce that we are beginning […]
Gardening Club: Sunday 29th June 2025 at 10.30am
Come hang out with us this Sunday 29th at 10.30am in the JVS Garden for a gardening session. We’ll be planting veggies, doing a bit of weeding, watering and just enjoying the space together. It is totally free and a great way to relax, get stuck into nature and meet some like minded people. Spaces […]