Join Jewish Vegan Life for a special South Bay Tikkun Circle celebrating the beginning of the Hebrew month of Cheshvan and exploring the abundance this new month can hold.

Cheshvan is sometimes called Mar Cheshvan, the month without major holidays. But its quietness hides the intensity of monumental events that happened during this month. After the intensity of the High Holiday season, Cheshvan teaches deep lessons about our relationship with the animal world and holds the keys to abundance in the choices we make in our lives.

We’ll gather over a vegan potluck together with Diana Goldman, renowned vegan chef, who will lead a special chocolate mousse cooking demonstration. Come share a meal, learn something new, connect with others, and welcome the new month together.

About Diana Goldman

 Diana Goldman is a vegan chef and plant based culinary nutrition educator based in Boston. She is the founder of Beantown Kitchen and author of the award winning cookbook Plants For You. Diana has developed evidence based culinary nutrition programs with leading corporations, and serves as Chair of Jewish Vegan Life Boston. She holds a B.S. in Nutrition Science from Cornell University and an Ed.M. from Harvard University.

Diana will be signing copies of Plants For You, which will be available for purchase at the event.

About the Host

We are grateful for Laura Meizler, our Tikkun Circles Chair, for hosting this Circle. As Chair, Laura has inspired a global network of Tikkun Cirles at JVL, bringing people together around Jewish veganism as we expand into new communities.
 

Event Details

South Bay Tikkun Circle
Sweet Abundance: Celebrating Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
October 11
12:00 PM
Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles

Exact location will be shared with registered participants before the event for security purposes.
 

What to Expect

• A delicious shared vegan potluck 
• A chocolate mousse cooking demonstration with Diana Goldman
• Reflection on Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan and the idea of abundance
• Conversation about food, Jewish values, and how we shape the world through our choices
• Time to meet and connect with others in the South Bay community

What to Bring

If you’re able, please bring a vegan dish to share.

• Please bring enough for approximately 6 to 8 people.
• An ingredients list is appreciated for those with dietary sensitivities.
• You can also bring reusable plates, utensils, or drinks.

Please note that vegan means no animal products, meaning no eggs, dairy, honey, meat, or fish.
 

Who This Is For

This gathering is open to anyone interested in Jewish life, ethical food choices, environmental responsibility, or community building.

You do not need to be vegan or observant to attend. Curiosity and openness are welcome.
 

About South Bay Tikkun Circle

The South Bay Tikkun Circle is a community space for exploring how Jewish wisdom can guide us toward healing our relationship with the earth, food systems, animals, and one another.
 

About Jewish Vegan Life

Jewish Vegan Life brings compassion for animals, care for the earth, and Jewish values into conversation through education, community building, and cultural transformation. We are building communities where plant based living can be a meaningful expression of Jewish values.

If this gathering resonates with you, we invite you to support the growth of circles like this one through a donation, or by becoming a member of Jewish Vegan Life.