This Hanukkah, help Jewish Vegan Life grow a movement that blends Jewish tradition, plant-based living, and community leadership — lighting the way for a kinder, healthier future.

Why we’re asking

Judaism teaches that even a small flame can pierce the darkness. Today, Jewish Vegan Life is taking that teaching into the world with virtual events that reach thousands, local vegan holiday gatherings, and leadership training that builds JVL Cities across the U.S. and beyond. Your gift today powers programs that connect Jewish values to healthier diets, fewer animals harmed, and a more sustainable planet.

What your support does

Your donation fuels four core program areas that move people from curiosity to sustained action:

🌱 Community Gatherings: Vegan Shabbat and holiday dinners that welcome people into compassionate Jewish practice in JVL Cities like LA and DC.

📚 Education & Resources: Holiday guides, recipes, and short courses that make plant-based living accessible and culturally resonant.

💻 Global Connection: Livestreams and online events that unite thousands around the Jewish calendar and ethical food choices.

💡 Leadership Development: Fellowships, coordinator roles, and local ambassador training that turn participants into leaders who launch and sustain JVL Cities.

Give at the level that fits your heart and see the impact

Choose a gift below and show how one act can help light many candles.

$36: Spark
Provides one family a downloadable holiday guide with recipes and a short how-to lesson so they can host a compassionate holiday meal.
$72: Kindling
Supports translation and distribution of one holiday guide or toolkit to a synagogue or community partner, widening access.
$180: Flame
Funds a livestream segment (guest speaker + production) that reaches hundreds and inspires new participants to try plant-based meals.
$360: Beacon
Underwrites a local vegan Shabbat or Hanukkah dinner (venue support, ingredients for a community meal, outreach), creating an entry point for new community members.
$1,800: Torchbearer
Sponsors leadership training for one JVL coordinator/fellow, the person who will organize events, train volunteers, and start a JVL City in a new region.
$3,600: Foundational Partner
Seeds multi-city programming or a matched challenge that multiplies gifts during the campaign, accelerating growth and unlocking additional donor matches.

JVL combines faith and evidence-based solutions: plant-based choices improve health, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce animal suffering, and JVL frames those benefits in the foundation of Jewish wisdom to inspire our people.

Shine your light now

Your gift — whether $36 or $3,600 — helps Jewish Vegan Life bring Jewish compassion to dinner tables and public life. Make your donation to this campaign and help us light the path to a kinder Jewish future.

To discuss a leadership gift or matching opportunities, please contact Michael at michael@jewishveganlife.org.

Shine the Light

By Jewish Vegan Life

Shine the Light

Bring Compassion to Every Table