Where’s the Beef? Exploring Veganism in Israel & Judaism

Where’s the Beef? Exploring Veganism in Israel & Judaism

9:30am PDT

In global vegan circles, Israel is considered a haven for incredible food and unparalleled vegan friendliness. Join a conversation with Ori Shavit, a noted food author, blogger and critic, to discuss the vegan revolution in Israel, and the connection between what you eat and Jewish values. While this is not a cooking demonstration, you will definitely get some tips for making delicious, healthy dishes for the High Holidays.

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Ori Shavit is a food journalist and restaurant critic who used to eat everything, became vegan about a decade ago and since then has been one of the leaders of the most significant culinary revolution that has taken place in Israel in recent years. She founded her blog Vegans On Top, she develops recipes, leads cooking workshops and give talks in Israel and around the world about plant-based diet and a vegan lifestyle, and the revolution that made Israel, in just a few years, the country with the highest percentage of vegans and vegetarians in the world. Ori wrote the best-selling cookbook My Vegan Kitchen, which has already sold over 20,000 copies, and regularly collaborates and consults the leading food companies in Israel. 

Dr. Rotem Rozental is Chief Curator and Senior Director of Arts and Culture at American Jewish University. Israeli photo-historian, scholar, consultant, lecturer and mother (not necessarily in that order!), her writings appeared in Artforum.com, Tablet, Philosophy of Photography, Tohu Magazine, and Alaxon, among other outlets. Rotem’s work has been recognized and supported by various organizations, including Artis, Independent Curators International (ICI) and The Center for Jewish History.