Brazilian Jewish chef David Hertz is utilizing food as a tool for social change in Brazil.

In episode 408 of Unorthodox, the focus is on addressing food insecurity, both in Israel and globally.

The episode "Join the Club: Ep. 406" of the podcast "Unorthodox" features stories from a reporting trip to Israel, including discussions with Lihi Lapid about her novel "On Her Own," which explores Israeli families in crisis, and Jon Polin advocating for the return of his son kidnapped by Hamas.

The article discusses the ongoing impact of an attack by Hamas militants on a kibbutz near Gaza, leaving residents like David Levy, the author's brother-in-law, grappling with loss, insecurity, agricultural challenges, and a sense of uncertainty about the government's goals.

Since the Israeli war in October, conditions in the Gaza Strip have worsened, with residents facing hunger and starvation and struggling to find food and clean water.

Celebrity chef and food influencer Eitan Bernath has partnered with the United Nations World Food Programme to raise awareness about global food insecurity.

In Livingston Manor, New York, the Fosters, owners of restaurants, teamed up with Livingston Manor Central School to provide 2,000 meals weekly to families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leora Mallach, co-founder of Beantown Jewish Gardens, emphasizes the importance of integrating Jewish tradition with contemporary issues like food justice, highlighting the ethical implications of food choices and the need to make Judaism relevant to today's world.

The author reflects on the upcoming Passover holiday and the concept of chametz (leavened foods) in a broader context of food waste.