Discussing the EATs Act with Josh Balk of the Accountability Board
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Release Date: 09/18/2023
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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Animal Advocacy, Being an Attorney at MFA, & TransFARMation: with Olivia Gerth!
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Check out our new podcast interview with Staff Attorney from Mercy for Animals, Olivia Gerth! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about MFA and their groundbreaking Transfarmation project. Olivia is a Staff Attorney at Mercy for Animals, an international nonprofit working to build a more compassionate and sustainable food system. In her role, she advises on legal matters that arise concerning the organization’s transactions, development, operations, and compliance. Mercy for Animals links: Learn more about Shamayim: Follow Shamayim: Facebook: ...
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Developing alternative proteins to help the earth, animals, and our health!
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Learn more about MAF: Levana Shifman is an influential figure in Israeli food tech and an advocate for animal welfare and climate change. For the last 3.5 years, she has served as the CEO of Modern agriculture foundation, a non-profit fostering innovation in alternative proteins. With expertise in finance and banking, she sits on several boards and lectures on food tech and sustainability. Levana holds a Master's in Law and Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Economics, Political Science, and Sociology. She is married, lives in Modiin, and has 3 grownup boys and a few cats. She...
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Josh Balk is the co-founder and CEO of The Accountability Board. Previously, he was the Vice President of Farm Animal Protection at the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) where he led the passage of a dozen state laws banning cages for egg-laying hens, mother pigs, and/or veal calves, including the historic California Prop 12 law, the strongest law in the world for farm animals. He also led corporate negotiations with the largest food companies to enact animal welfare reforms including with McDonald's, Walmart, Kroger, Wendy's, and more. Balk is also a co-founder of “EAT Just”, the maker of Just Egg and the first company to ever sell cultivated meat in the world. Prior to his work at HSUS and co-founding EAT Just, he worked at Animal Outlook where he did undercover investigations at chicken slaughterhouses and factory farms.