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Compost, Community & Calendula: Gardening, Sunday 18th May 2025
Sunday’s JVS volunteer gardening sesh was an absolute delight 💚 sunshine, soil, and community spirit. We got stuck into composting, built a mini composter/planter in the raised bed, and learned how composting helps the ecosystem flourish. We also planted calendula, runner beans, courgettes, and lots of flowers to keep the pollinators buzzing. Huge shoutout to […]
Lag B’Omer, But Make It Sustainable
Lag B’Omer is all about bonfires, BBQs and high energy, and let’s not forget the planet while we’re at it. Ditch single-use plates and cups for reusables that won’t haunt landfill sites. Support your local scene by choosing food grown nearby and skip all that transport pollution. Say no to those plastic-wrapped snacks and go […]
Pesach sheni: it’s never too late 💚
Pesach Sheni, the “Second Passover,” offers a second chance and reminder, it’snever too late!! From a vegan POV, it invites reflection on compassion and conscious choices. We can honour the day through another crunch of matzah and plant-based meals. As well as emphasising kindness to all creatures, while celebrating freedom and second chances 💚
Vegan Shavuot
Shavuot is the festival celebrating the giving of the Torah and the early summer harvest. Traditionally, dairy dishes like cheesecake and blintzes take centre stage. Going vegan does not mean missing out. Join us for our garden party and jam on 1 June 2025!! If you’re deciding what to cook or bake for vegan Shavuot, […]
1 June 2025: Shavuot garden party 🌸
Tickets are selling like hot cakes!! Expect tea, savoury snacks, vegan cheesecake, refreshing mocktails and more. Weather permitting, we’ll be in our JVS garden 🌿 If it rains, we’ll move indoors. There will be a music jam 💚 feel free to bring an acoustic instrument if you’d like to join in! If you’re free to […]
Garden Club Update
Sunday marked the launch of our Garden Club and it was amazing. The sun showed up, so did our community, and we got stuck in with weeding, composting and planning out the raised bed using a veg guide based on companion planting. Big love to our compost corner and all the fab donations that made […]
Donate: our JVS Garden Fundraiser
Big things are blooming at the Jewish Vegan Society 🌱 Literally. We’re turning our garden into a buzzing, inclusive space where people from all walks of life can come together, learn to grow their own veg, and connect with nature. —> Donate here <— We already kicked things off with a seed sowing sesh and […]
Community FND: 25th April 2025
Last Friday 25th April 2025, we cooked up a seasonal feast inspired by our foraging walk, using lots of fresh finds. The menu included wild garlic, nettle and pea soup. Additionally, butterbean and tomato stew with herby asparagus freekeh, roasted cauliflower with tahini, and a delicious apple and pear crumble for dessert. Massive thanks and […]
5 Ways to Make Passover More Sustainable, Vegan Style
Passover’s all about freedom, so why not free the planet and animals too. Here’s how to make your Passover more eco-conscious, mindful and meaningful.