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Fairtrade kipot are fashion statement

February 25, 2010 14:11

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Robyn Rosen,

Robyn Rosen

1 min read

Communities throughout the country are using Fairtrade Fortnight to further their support for ethical trading.

A guide published by the Jewish Social Action Forum (JHub) has been distributed to shuls nationwide explaining how they can become involved.

The forum has received hundreds of orders for kipot - many personalised for simchahs - which are made by Indian co-operatives from ethically sourced cotton yarn.

JHub's Poppy Berelowitz said that during the fortnight, which runs until March 8, "synagogues, communal organisations, J-Socs, schools and youth movements will continue to raise awareness about Fairtrade and the issue of trade justice.

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