Ethical Kashrut and Food Justice – Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz
An introductory note from Jewish Food Hero: I am excited to have Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz share to guide us in understanding Ethical Kashrut and Food Justice. Recently, I shared some thoughts about a movement towards Ethical Kashrut. Broadly speaking, this is about the meaning of Kashrut in the modern world – in the context […]
An Essential Guide to Ethical Kosher Today
As we start a new year, I want to share an essential guide to ethical kosher today. This post includes five simple ethical kosher actions each of us might implement these into our eating and food purchasing patterns this year. In everyday life, it is hard to realize the power of our daily food choices […]
Mitten’s Healing Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Mitten’s healing elderberry syrup recipe! Community Recipes is a recurring feature where I ask a community member to share a vegan recipe with us. This week I’m featuring Mitten Lowe and her healing elderberry syrup. I first tried elderberry syrup a few years ago when I was feeling tired, run-down and had an almost summer […]
Plant-based Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto – Jewish Food Hero Kitchen
This creamy butternut squash risotto recipe from the Jewish Food Hero Kitchen is sure to please. I created the recipe with the idea that it would be a perfect dish to break the Yom Kippur fast. This is true, and it is also true that this dish can be served anytime of year. Our risotto […]
7 Of the Most Hydrating Teas For Your Health
Here is a list of 7 if the Most Hydrating Teas For Your Health. Drinking tea is delicious and a healthy habit for our skin and digestion. After having morning coffee, I switch to tea and enjoy 1-3 cups during the day. 4 Types of Tea. These 7 if the Most Hydrating Teas For Your […]
The Oliver Thomas Tote Giveaway: Perfect to Schlep Matzah, Gym Clothes and Lipstick During Passover
What does a terrific tote bag have to do with Passover? One word. Every year, I “keep” Passover and abstain from eating chametz (although I decided last year to admit that I eat Kitniyot for my health) Today, most women I know are hypermobile for work and life all the time, including during Passover. […]
From the Jewish Food Hero Kitchen: Jewish Christmas Chinese Fried Rice
Fill-in-the-blank-prompt: Gefilte Fish is to Jewish Food as ________________ is to American Jewish food. Gefilte Fish is to Jewish Food as Chinese Food on Christmas is to American Jewish food. Eating Chinese food on Christmas is a beloved Jewish American Christmas ritual. During her 2010 confirmation hearing, Justice Elena Kagan’s marshaled this private family tradition […]
Open Letter to Chabad from Jewish Food Hero: Food for Thought
Dear Chabad, This open letter focuses on Chabad food operations worldwide, with a proposal to adopt a meat reduction approach, and to incorporate more plant-based foods into the meals they serve worldwide to Jews and non-Jewish guests. Good to know: This open letter does not suggest that the Chabad movement adopt vegetarianism or veganism. […]