The world’s first vegan comedy

Published: 25 April 2017

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Carnage, review: Simon Amstell has made the world’s first vegan comedy that’s actually funny – Max Benwell – The Independent 18.03.17
The Jewish comedian’s first feature-length film is not only hilarious, but puts a highly convincing case forward for veganism without once being preachy. BBC iPlayer link available only in UK but the whole mockumentary can be seen here [1:05:14].

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Israeli veganism: introducing the land of soy milk and date honey to the world – Tamara Zieve – The Jerusalem Post 26.03.17
Israel is a leader in veganism and vegetarianism, an aspect of the Jewish state that is little known around the world. WZO uses Israel’s vegan culture to cultivate Diaspora Jews’ connections with Israel.

Orthodox Rabbis warn of ‘moral and spiritual dangers’ of eating meat – Rabbi Dr Shmuly Yanklowitz – The Forward 20.04.17
In unprecedented statement, a group of Orthodox rabbis around the world, members of Torat Chayim, a progressive Orthodox rabbinic group, have called upon the broader Jewish community to consider the moral and spiritual dangers associated with meat consumption.

Clean meat comes of age – Linda Gradstein – The Media Line 20.04.17
‘What would be better than getting meat from killing animals? Getting meat without killing animals, says Israeli company SuperMeat.