Support a food system that does good for all

Theory of Change

At the Center For Jewish Food Ethics, we apply Jewish ethical wisdom to address the contemporary problems caused by industrial animal agriculture. We provide Jewish communities with practical strategies to help them transition toward more sustainable food practices.

We encourage normalizing plant-based foods as the default meal option. This approach centers the Jewish values of protecting people, animals, and the planet and supports the creation of a healthier, more resilient food system for all.

Reserve Your Spot

Ready to learn how to make your community’s food practices more sustainable by default?
Sign up today for our next available Sustainable Dining Training:

Wednesday March 26th 2025,
11 am PST/2 pm EST

This virtual training is free and open to all with an $18+ suggested donation.
Donations support our ability to work with communities to develop sustainable food policies at zero cost to them.

Shalom Begins on Your Plate

“Shalom Begins on Your Plate,” features six of our Clergy Statement signatories passionate about aligning our community food choices with Jewish values to benefit our bodies, animals, and our planet.

These Jewish leaders speak to the importance of:

  • Bal Tashchit — Avoiding wasteful destruction

  • Tza’ar Ba’alei Chayim — Preventing animal suffering

  • Shmirat haGuf — Protecting the body

  • Kashrut — Jewish dietary laws

כל המרחם על הבריות מרחמין עליו מן השמים
"Anyone who is compassionate to creatures receives compassion from the heavens."

– Babylonian Talmud Shabbat 151B

Let’s create an ethical food policy for your community!

Take the first step toward adopting more sustainable food practices for your synagogue, camp, Hillel, conference, and more.