He became vegan because of his religion!

This man chose to go vegan on his wedding day—and the reason might surprise you. Let me share his story.

For many Jewish communities, eating meat is a traditional part of culture, and Shmi never questioned it—until he began learning about factory farming. He realized it wasn’t just about food production, but also about the suffering of animals on a large scale.

He then returned to his studies and found teachings in the Hebrew Bible that emphasize compassion and the duty to prevent harm to living beings.

So, on his wedding day, he and his partner made a shared commitment—not only to each other, but to a more compassionate way of living.