Vegan Hanukkah Celebration

Enjoy this recording from the first night of Hanukkah for an uplifting, plant-powered celebration that brings together Jewish wisdom, vegan values, and the universal message of spreading light to dispel the darkness in the world.

Whether you’re lighting the menorah for the very first time or have celebrated your whole life, this special online gathering is designed to inspire and connect you with our community.

✨ What to Expect

Live Conversation & Insights
Hosted by Raquela Karamson, CEO of Jewish Vegan Life, who will lead an engaging dialogue about Jewish values, veganism, and bringing more light into the world.

Hanukkah Inspiration for Today
Rabbi Akiva Gersh, JVL’s Senior Rabbinic Educator, will explore how the ancient Hanukkah story can guide us in shining our own inner light—through compassion, courage, and joyful Jewish living.

️ A Groovy Vegan Hanukkah Recipe
Bradley “Baruch” Cohen — the Groovy Jew — will share a fun, delicious Hanukkah recipe and talk about his personal journey that led him to embrace a vegan lifestyle.

JVL’s Shine the Light Campaign
JVL leaders Stephanie (Los Angeles) and Michael (Washington, DC) will share about this year’s Shine the Light campaign — including upcoming Hanukkah parties in LA and DC that bring Jewish and vegan communities together in celebration and compassion.

Community, Connection & Meaning
Come as you are. Ask questions. Meet others who care about living their Jewish values through kindness and sustainability.