Effective Altruism for Jews & Animal Advocacy Careers | Shamayim: Jewish Animal Advocacy
Shamayim: Jewish Animal Advocacy
Release Date: 09/06/2023
Animal Advocacy & Philanthropic Strategies for a more Compassionate World
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Lewis Bollard leads the farm animal welfare fund at Coefficient Giving, the largest philanthropic funder of the anti-factory farming movement. The author of the Farm Animal Welfare Substack, he has made recent appearances on the TED main stage and the Dwarkesh Podcast. He previously worked at Bain & Company and Humane World for Animals, and is a graduate of Harvard University and Yale Law School. – 👍 If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content! Follow Shamayim for more Jewish vegan content: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter/ X: ...
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Moral Concern for Bugs: An Interview with Jeff Sebo
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Jeff Sebo is Associate Professor of Environmental Studies, Affiliated Professor of Bioethics, Medical Ethics, Philosophy, and Law, Director of the Center for Environmental and Animal Protection, Director of the Center for Mind, Ethics, and Policy, and Co-Director of the Wild Animal Welfare Program at New York University. His research focuses on animal minds, ethics, and policy; AI minds, ethics, and policy; and global health and climate ethics and policy. He is the author of The Moral Circle and Saving Animals, Saving Ourselves and co-author of Chimpanzee Rights and Food, Animals, and the...
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Jewish Ethics: The Basics | A conversation on Jewish ethics and animals with author Rabbi Geoffrey Claussen
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Join us for a discussion with Rabbi Geoffrey Claussen, author of Jewish Ethics: The Basics, as he explores key themes from his latest book. Hosted by Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz of Shamayim: Jewish Animal Advocacy, this conversation dives into Jewish ethics, animals, spirituality, and history. 📚 Get the book here: 👍 If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content! Follow Shamayim for more Jewish vegan content! Facebook: Instagram: Twitter/ X: LinkedIn: TikTok: Mastodon: YouTube: Bluesky:
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🥕🧑🍳✡️ Vegan Matzah Ball Soup Cooking Demo + Q&A w/ Chef Adam Sobel (the Cinnamon Snail)
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Missed the live demo? No worries! Watch this recorded and edited version of our special cooking event on April 2nd, 2025 with Jewish vegan chef Adam Sobel of The Cinnamon Snail! Follow along as he prepares delicious, fluffy vegan matzah ball soup- perfect for Passover and beyond. Plus, enjoy an exclusive Q&A, where Adam shares his vegan journey and what inspired him to go plant-based, and what he’s seen be most effective in moving people toward a vegan lifestyle. 📌 Grab the recipe here: (Please note: this recipe does feature mung bean in the JustEgg- we recommend finding a...
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Saving Animals in Israel! | Interview with Leaders from Let the Animals Live
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Shamayim: Jewish Animal Advocacy is excited to bring you a conversation with two remarkable individuals behind a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter in Israel. Together, they’re making a real impact, and we’ll hear about their journey, the challenges they face, and what animal welfare work looks like in Israel. Learn more about LTAL: https://en.letlive.org.il/ Learn more about Shamayim: Follow Shamayim on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamayimjewishanimaladvocacy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shamayimjewishanimaladvocacy/ Twitter/ X:...
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Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, & Sikh views of Veganism!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for this enriching interfaith panel exploring the ethical dimensions of veganism. Speakers from various faith traditions came together to engage in a pluralistic dialogue on how their beliefs intersect with compassionate living. Special thanks to the IVC, AIA, and IDA for co-hosting this inspiring event! Learn more about PAN here: Learn more about AIA here: Learn more about IDA here: Learn more about IVC here: Learn more about Charanjit's work: Learn more about Altamush’s work: Learn more about Rabbi Shmuly’s work:...
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Interfaith Vegan Panel 2
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Rosh Hashanah Moroccan Stuffed Cabbage & Plant-based Q & A!
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Interfaith Vegan Panel with PAN & AIA
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Join us for an interfaith virtual panel discussion on veganism. This virtual event aims to create a friendly, pluralistic dialogue among clergy members of various faiths, exploring the ethical aspects of veganism from different religious perspectives. Thank you to for co-hosting this program. Learn more about PAN here: Learn more about AIA here: Panelists: Bishop John Arnold Bishop John Arnold was appointed Roman Catholic Bishop of Salford by Pope Francis in 2014. Born in Sheffield, England, he has a law degree from Trinity College, Oxford and was called to the Bar in...
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The State of the Jewish Vegan Movement with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz
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info_outlineEmma Goldblatt of Shamayim interviews Hillel Ehrenreich, Managing director of EA for Jews. They discuss EA for Jews as well as advice for those looking to make the most effective impact through their careers.
The goal of this podcast is to uplift the voices of those in the Jewish community who care about issues surrounding the wellbeing of animals & our planet. Know someone who would be a great guest? We’d like to hear about them! Please email info@shamayim.us with any suggestions. Also, please share with a friend who wants to learn more about the intersections between animal advocacy and Judaism! If you’d like to support our work, a five-star rating through Apple Podcasts will help us reach even more people who resonate with our message. Happy listening!
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