Synagogue Vegan challenge Spotlight: May events!
Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation- Saturday Morning Services & Synagogue Vegan Challenge Lecture with Dr. Steve Bien-Aime
“The LJCC’s Synagogue Vegan Challenge ended on a great note. Dr. Steve Bien-Aimee, Professor or Journalism, delivered a brief lecture entitled “Building an inclusive recipe for inclusive food.” The lecture focused on how restaurants have recently broadened their selections to account for folks with various dietary needs and the way in which food-related language needs to catch up with this trend so as to accommodate as many people as possible. People had many questions about Steve’s proposal and it sparked a great conversation. We ordered a tasty vegan lunch from a local Indian restaurant (hold the raita!).” – Lara G.
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Moishe Pod Denver – Musical Kabshab and Dinner
“This was a wonderful evening with vibrant, young Jewish community, energetic song, and meaningful discussion about environmentalism. The vegan meal included asian mixed vegetables, szechuan eggplant, tofu and sweet potatoes with peanut sauce, and an asian cabbage slaw.
Taking advantage of the powerful musical energy, we engaged the community in a meaningful discussion about harmony, and what it means to live harmoniously with the land. We talked about our impact on the earth, and how to minimize it rather than destroying it. It was amazing how open everyone was to diving into ideas of environmentalism and living peacefully on the earth.“- Zack S.
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Temple Israel of Hollywood – Shavuot Learning
“I went class to class in our nursery school teaching a bit about Shavuot. Main points were that Shavuot helps us celebrate that 1. we received Torah and that’s special on its own; 2. the content within Torah is also a gift and teaches us how to take care of ourselves, others, and the earth–after all, Shavuot is a traditional harvest festival thanking God/universe for the crops we have; 3. taking care of the earth can mean many things and what we choose to eat makes a real impact on the environment. For the older kids, I went into a bit more depth about why I chose non-dairy ice cream for us to celebrate Shavuot, and actually had a conversation about non-dairy for this particular celebration. The responded very well and were engaged in the conversation. The teachers all commented that they were learning so much about the holiday and how they appreciated my framing of it in relation to the environment.” – Rabbi Calvin
The Ethics Of The Wildlife Entertainment Industry
It’s almost summer break, which means it’s that time of year again that many go out to visit and engage with ‘wild’ animals in what is known as the wildlife entertainment industry. Despite many of these people going with good intentions, the wildlife entertainment industry is rife with exploitation and suffering, causing great harm to animals.
Examining these different attractions through the lens of Judaism will help provide a broader view of whether or not people, including you, should visit and support them. Read more here.
Wool has been used as a material for millennia, prized for its warmth, durability, and versatility. What started as a natural byproduct that would fall off from sheep, the modern wool industry raises significant ethical and environmental concerns. These issues challenge us to reconsider the role of wool in our lives and explore more humane alternatives. Drawing from Jewish tradition, we can frame our approach to clothing choices within the context of values such as compassion, environmental stewardship, and ethical living. Read more here.
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