Oshek: The Jewish Value of Protecting Workers
Jewish tradition has long prohibited oshek—financial exploitation of vulnerable people. Today, that value calls us to ask how the workers who put food on our tables are treated.
The Jewish Value of Shmirat haGuf
The Jewish value of shmirat haguf—guarding the body—reminds us that our well-being is deeply connected to the health and safety of others. Explore how this value connects to our food system and our collective responsibility to prevent harm.
How Our Food Practices Can Protect the Environment and Climate
Jewish ethics call us to protect the planet. Learn why sustainable food practices are one of the best ways to reduce our environmental impact and how your community can create positive change.
Eggs-odus: Liberating Your Seder Plate
Reimagining the egg on your seder plate as bird flu plagues our food system and calls on us to explore new Passover traditions that honor Jewish values.
Jewish Food Justice: Aligning Actions with Values
Jewish food justice is a framework for transforming food practices to reflect Jewish values and nurture the well-being of people, animals, and the planet.
The Jewish Value of Tza’ar Ba’alei Chayim
A foundational Jewish value is having compassion for animals. This principle, known as tza’ar ba’alei chayim (literally “the suffering of living beings”), teaches the importance of preventing unnecessary animal suffering.