Tag: Health

To take even animal life, requires that the shochet be wholly attuned to the serious nature of the slaughter and never callous or uncaring.

Rabbi Paul S. Drazen z"l, The Observant Life (Book) May 8, 2023 Every Day Kashrut

After an animal has been butchered, inspected, and forbidden parts removed, the meat still needs to have as much blood removed as possible.

Rabbi Paul S. Drazen z"l, The Observant Life (Book) May 8, 2023 Every Day Kashrut

Even if an animal is killed appropriately, it is still possible for it to be considered non-kosher if that the animal was ill or maimed.

Rabbi Paul S. Drazen z"l, The Observant Life (Book) May 3, 2023 Every Day Kashrut

The Torah says which animals are kosher and may be eaten (after an appropriate process) and which animals are not.

Rabbi Paul S. Drazen z"l, The Observant Life (Book) February 14, 2023 Every Day Guidelines for Keeping Kosher

The Torah requires specific methods of slaughter, inspection, and preparation before acceptable animals may be eaten.

Rabbi Paul S. Drazen z"l, The Observant Life (Book) February 11, 2023 Every Day Kashrut

As we read the stories of Jacob, it is worthwhile to pay attention to the interplay between hope and God as the redeemer us from ...

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