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Tu B’Shvat 2025 (15 Shvat 5785)
Dear Reader, As we approach Tu B’Shvat, the “New Year for Trees,” I find myself reflecting on what this holiday truly means—especially. Tu B’Shvat, which falls on the 15th of Shevat, is a beautiful celebration of nature and the life that springs from the earth. It’s a moment to pause, appreciate the trees, and honour […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Quick guide to veganising your Seder plate
Remember, the Seder plate is symbolic and is there to help us remember parts of the Pesach (Passover) story. We can, therefore, happily replace items on the Seder plate without contravening Jewish law. Here’s how to Veganise your Seder plate: Maror (Bitter Herb): Use horseradish, which is already vegan, and symbolizes the bitterness of slavery. […]
Post-Pesach Friday Night Dinner
After Pesach you might be chalishing bread. Come to our Post Pesach Friday night dinner for challah and cholent. We will be cooking as a community the night before (Thursday 13th April). Book now to avoid missing out!
Life members: important message
We are taking the opportunity to make sure our membership records are up to date. If you have a life membership with us, please fill in this short form to ensure we have the correct details email and other details. Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected] with your up-to-date email and postal address. If, for […]
Three-course Friday night dinner
***update 11th Jan – this event is now sold out*** JVS volunteers have been hard at work designing a special menu based on North African ‘mizrachi’ Jewish foods. Our vegan meal will be three-courses, and there is always a great atmosphere. Tickets are limited so book now to ensure you don’t miss out. Book for […]