Latest News in the Jewish Fairtrade Campaign
Movement for Reform Judaism Annual Dinner
15/09/2011 - Continuing their commitment to Fairtrade the Movement for Reform Judaism have purchased and used Fairtrade Kippot at their annual fundraising dinner.
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Jewish Fairtrade Campaign Stats
30/03/2011 - Some statistics from the campaign to date:
- Clore Shalom & JCoSS have
included Fairtrade kippot as part of their school uniform.
- Sold over £6000
worth of Fairtrade kippot throughout the community and beyond, including for simchas
here and in USA.
- More than 10 large communal organisations using Fairtrade tea, coffee and sugar at their offices.
- Really Jewish Food Guide 2011 now includes Fairtrade logo next to all kosher Fairtrade products listed in the guide with some information on Jewish values and Fairtrade in the introduction.
Fairtrade Fortnight 2011
28/02/2011 - 13/03/2011 - Across the 40 Fairtrade synagogues there was a wealth of activities around the subject of Fairtrade. Here are some of the events and activities that took place over the fortnight:
- Kiddish's across the country were supplied using Fairtrade products.
- Fairtrade stands selling Fairtrade products throughout the fortnight.
- Talks by synagogue congregants about Fairtrade.
- Shabbat sermons on the subject of Fairtrade. Here is an example of one of those Fairtrade sermons.
- Fairtrade bake off's and bake sales raising money for worthy causes.
- Featured articles in synagogue magazines. Here is an example from Edinburgh Liberal Jewish Community Newsletter (page 4).
If you have any photos of your Fairtrade Fortnight events and activities send them to us.
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It's Unanimous! - Board adopts Fairtrade Resolution
20/02/2011 - The Board of Deputies voted unanimously to use Fairtrade products at their main offices and where possible at other events.
 The team at the Board of Deputies meeting that helped get the motion passed in front of their 'Fairtrade Table' |
 Neville Sassienie and Vivian Wineman, President of the Board of Deputies holding a Jewish Guide to Fairtrade |
