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Veganism has gone mainstream
Our Director’s latest piece in the Jewish Chronicle: As Veganuary comes to an end, have you been inspired to eat a plant-based diet, especially with Tu b’shvat on the horizon? It’s official, veganism has landed. Supermarkets are rushing to bring out vegan ranges. Tesco has really pushed the boat out, enlisting the help of former […]
Vegan delights at Boxpark, London
To celebrate one of London’s fastest growing food trends, Veganuary, Boxpark is pleased to announce a number of delicious, vegan dishes that will be available at both Shoreditch and Croydon. From Indian, Brazilian to Italian and Turkish, there will be a huge variety of vegan dishes bursting with flavour for those trying out a vegan […]
Hazana: around the world in Jewish vegetable dishes
If you or your family are inspired by Veganuary (the push for people to go vegan this month) or even simply reducing their meat intake, don’t panic over menu-planning. Help is at hand. Click here to read the full story on the Jewish Chronicle website. Food writer Paola Gavin, a vegetarian for all of her […]
Eco Synagogue Launch: Book your free ticket: 30th January in London
Keynote speaker: His Grace Archbishop Rowan Williams Join us at the launch event on erev Tu b’Shvat, and hear from our guest speakers and pioneering synagogues about how Eco Synagogue is helping prepare them to tackle climate change and environmental issues one step at a time. Eco Synagogue is a project to help synagogues to […]
Brand new JVS magazine out now!
Click here to read our latest magazine With 2018 just around the corner we are eagerly awaiting the release of the film version of Jonathan Safran Foer’s book, ‘Eating Animals’, which has played a big role in inspiring people to move towards a veggie diet. With 2018 just around the corner we are eagerly awaiting the […]
Tops tips for Veganuary
Top food blogger says embracing Veganuary is easy with the right attitude. Veganuary is a charity inspiring people to try vegan for January and throughout the rest of the year. Click here to find out more / to sign up for free. As the number of those signing up to Veganuary reaches 80,000 this year, top […]
Things my dog has taught me about being a better human – Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg
JVS Patron, and Senior Rabbi to Masorti Judaism, Jonathan Wittenberg has recently released ‘Things my dog has taught me about being a better human’ – he says his dogs have taught him — more than anything else — how to appreciate the wonderful world in which we live — and how to develop better relationships […]
Vegan options set to increase even more in 2018, says GlobalData
Consumer concern about processed foods, and the desire for natural produce has led to consumers adding more fruit and vegetables to their diet. Lactose has also received negative press, linked with digestive issues. This makes clean label vegan foods attractive to health-conscious consumers; observes GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData research from the first […]
5 Articles on Tu B’shvat
This year Tu B’Shvat begins at sundown on Tuesday 30th January. It is the day that marks the beginning of a “new year” for trees. This is the season in which the earliest-blooming trees in the Land of Israel emerge from their winter sleep and begin a new fruit-bearing cycle. Thank you to Richard Schwartz […]
Vegan in Japan
In this piece from the Vegan Society, Katharine Orton describes the cultural shift taking place in Japan that sees the fish-orientated country opening up to veganism, while Jojo Huxster lists her top five vegan eats in Tokyo. Click here for the full story.