Vegetarian

Vegan, plant-based diets don’t stunt infant growth, major Israeli study finds

A landmark study by researchers at BGU in Beersheba that included almost 1.2 million infants examined at well-baby clinics (tipat halav) suggests that they’ll be fine without meat, fish, or dairy.

 Vegan and vegetarian groceries and cook books.
Corn Schnitzel Crunch, Tivall

The new schnitzels of Tivall

Edamame

Dr. Maya Rosman: Which food has more protein – tofu or edamame?

The wonders of Ethiopian cuisine

Haset: Bringing kosher Ethiopian food to Jerusalem - restaurant review


The Israeli environmental activist seeking to save the world

Dr. Richard H. Schwartz is on a mission. He devotes a major part of his time writing, speaking, and teaching about the benefits of plant-based diets.

 Dr. Richard H. Schwartz prepares for his annual Tu Bishvat seder.

Eating healthy to fix the planet

The world’s food system is thought to be responsible for approximately one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions, with animal agriculture responsible for 18%.

 A flexitarian diet involves eating more plant-based meals

Getting a winter cold? Eat this vitamin

Do you feel as if you’re getting a cold? Eat these veggies and fruits to help you with the symptoms. 

 Strawberries

Parashat Re’eh: Vegetarianism and the end of days

When looking at other sources in the Torah, we discover additional complexity regarding this issue.

Michal and Yaron Hazan sell vegetarian or meat lahmajoun, along with a number of tasty salads

Despite other interpretations, Judaism does not tolerate animal abuse

Hiding behind the claim that eating meat was not forbidden, is not the Judaism that strives to rectify the world and do the moral, good and right thing in the eyes of God.

Artist Ori Reisman’s painting, ‘Slaughtered Chicken,’ on exhibition in Tel Aviv.

Judaism is not a vegetarian religion

It is disingenuous for anyone to make the claim that it is mandatory by Jewish law, or even ethos, to accept vegetarianism.

A man barbecues meat on Independence Day in Jerusalem.

Rebranding Tu Bishvat via an environmental lens

Tu Bishvat is an opportunity to study how factory-farming violates Torah doctrines concerning animal welfare and environmental protection.

Gali Savaryego tends to Nir, a calf with an artificial leg and eye cover that protects him from flies, at Freedom Farm on Moshav Olesh.

How many Jewish vegans do you know?

Here's a list of prominent rabbis and community leaders who have come out in support of veganism, from Rabbi David Rosen to Franz Kafka.

Writer and activist Ori Shavit.

Here's why Jews should be vegans

To be healthier, have a healthier planet, reduce the suffering of animals reduce the wasteful use of scarce resources, and be more consistent with basic Jewish values, Jews should be vegans

Freedom Farm co-founder Adit Romano caresses Shirley, a blind turkey, named before it was discovered that he is male.

How one farm provides refuge for animals — And a new outlook on human-animal relations

Due to the brutal treatment many animals receive in the industry they are scared of humans and the Freedom Farm is often the only place where they are not beaten or screamed at.

ANIMAL CARE on the farm: Shani Alush speaks to Nir the calf. Nir has a prosthetic leg.