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Shamayim: Jewish Animal Advocacy

Dec 26, 2019

A D'var Torah for Parashat Miketz. This week’s parsha features the quiet heroism of an unlikely figure - the Pharaoh of Egypt! And no - it’s not the one who you’re probably thinking of. Just as we should detest the cruelty of his successor who enslaved the Israelites, we should celebrate the Pharaoh of late...


Dec 19, 2019

A D'var Torah for Parashat Vayayshev. Commentators have wondered for centuries whether Joseph was genuinely righteous, or merely self-righteous. Perhaps his brother’s resentment towards him can teach us how we can best cultivate a welcoming and inviting plant-based movement without drawing resentment from others.


Dec 16, 2019

An interview with Kenden Alfond, the author of the Jewish Food Hero Cookbook and the founder of JewishFoodHero.com.

You can find Kenden's work on www.jewishfoodhero.com and buy the Jewish Food Hero Cookbook on Amazon here.

Recorded & edited by Alex Weisz

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Dec 12, 2019

A D'var Torah for Parashat Vayishlach. This week, Jacob faces his toughest challenge yet - and prevails. He then has his name changed to Israel, meaning literally to have "wrestled with God". In our time, the children of Israel and the rest of humanity face our most daunting opponent in history. How can we follow...


Dec 5, 2019

A D'var Torah for Parashat Vayaytze. This week, Jacob awakens to the glory of the world around him. We, too, must do the same for all of our world's natural resources, the majesty of God's creation.

Recorded & edited by Alex Weisz

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