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Does my dog go to heaven?

Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz reflects on the profound bond between humans and dogs, particularly after the loss…
Child Labor And Factory Farming: A Tale Of Two Oppressive Systems

In 2024, the Labor Department revealed child labor violations at a pork processing plant in Iowa,…
Ancient Jewish Wisdom on Wasting

Eating meat and dairy is one of the most wasteful things that someone can do, directly…
The Illusion of Efficiency: Why “Reforming” Factory Farms Won’t Save Us

By Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz According to Michael Grunwald’s recent essay in The New York Times, industrial…
Lab-Grown and Loving It: Clean Meat and the Future of Ethical Consumption

The clean meat industry, or lab-grown meat, is revolutionizing meat production by growing real meat in…
Man’s Best Friend: Navigating the Jewish Relationship with Dogs

The historical relationship between Jews and dogs has been complex, evolving from negative perceptions in ancient…
A Fishy Business – Reimagining Our Relationship with Aquatic Life

The Unstated Cost of Our Seafood Choices The vast and intricate global fishing industry casts a…
The Land of Milk and Honey? Rethinking an Ancient Phrase

Honey is integral to Jewish culture, symbolizing sweetness and prosperity. Recent interpretations suggest the “honey” in…
Tahini Hamantaschen

A fun twist on hamantaschen with a pomegranate molasses-tahini-maple syrup-sesame seed mix filling Ingredients DOUGH 2-2.25…
Classic Poppy Seed Hamantaschen

Enjoy this traditional hamantaschen recipe with a poppy seed filling. Ingredients Instructions: Poppy Seed Filling Soak…