Send us Fan Mailn this episode of Worthy and Abundant Podcast, Linda Brand sits down with Rabbi Akiva Gersh, also known as the “Vegan Rabbi,” to explore the intersection of Judaism, veganism, spirituality, and compassionate living.Rabbi Akiva moved to Israel from New York in 2004 and has spent over 25 years working in Jewish and Israel education. Through his platform Vegan Rabbi, he shares powerful Jewish teachings about health, compassion for animals, and environmental responsibility.In this inspiring conversation, Rabbi Akiva shares his personal journey of becoming vegan and how that decision led him to reconnect more deeply with Judaism and its timeless teachings.Together, Linda and Rabbi Akiva discuss how ancient Jewish wisdom speaks to many of the ethical and environmental questions we face today.In this episode, you’ll discover:• Why Rabbi Akiva chose to become vegan• How veganism deepened his connection to Judaism• Jewish teachings about compassion for animals (tza’ar ba’alei chayim)• The meaning of tikkun olam and how our food choices impact the world• The environmental impact of animal agriculture• How conscious food choices can become part of a spiritual practice• A thoughtful discussion about animal sacrifices in the Torah and how they are understood todayThis episode invites listeners to reflect on how everyday choices—especially what we eat—can align with our spiritual values and contribute to healing the world.If you are interested in spirituality, ethical living, Judaism, plant-based diets, or conscious living, this conversation will expand your perspective.Find Rabbi Akiva Gersh and his offerings here:https://www.akivagersh.comhttps://www.instagram.com/veganrabbi?igsh=N2I3ZXo0eGlheDQ4 Support the showFind Linda and her offerings: Join Linda's FREE community: https://www.skool.com/empowered-and-rich-af-3415/aboutWORTHY: The Remembering Method: https://linda-brand-coaching.kit.com/products/worthy-the-remembering-method-6-weeWe begin April 8, 2026My newest passion project - The Worthy Project: for 18-30 year old young adultshttps://forms.gle/qgDdADz1AxzyHbV67https://lindabrandcoach.lovable.appLinktreehttps://linktr.ee/lindabrandcoachInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/lindabrandcoach/https://www.instagram.com/worthyandabundant/https://www.instagram.com/lindabrandhomesEmail: [email protected] Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe so you know when the next episode is dropped. Linda's mission is to grow this audience and heal the planet through empowering men a...