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Animals
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Judaism and Animal Ethics: Compassion, Law, and the Steak on Your Plate
Judaism has one of the oldest and most developed systems of animal ethics in the world. From the prohibition against causing animal suffering to the laws of kosher slaughter, the tradition takes the welfare of animals seriously — while still permitting humans to use them.
Judaism and Vegetarianism: From the Garden of Eden to Modern Israel
Adam and Eve were vegetarian. Rabbi Kook dreamed of a meatless future. Israel has the highest per capita vegan rate on earth. Judaism's relationship with vegetarianism is deeper than you think.
Jews and Pets: What Jewish Law Says About Animals in the Home
Can you have a dog and keep Shabbat? Must you feed your pet before yourself? Are hamsters kosher? Everything Jewish law says about keeping pets — practical, surprising, and sometimes funny.
Shechitah: The Laws and Ethics of Kosher Slaughter
Shechitah is the Torah-prescribed method of slaughtering animals for kosher consumption, governed by precise laws designed to minimize animal suffering.