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Vegetarianism: A Jewish Perspective

by Zelig Rivkin

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Zelig Rivkin
Rabbi Zelig Rivkin is director of Chabad of Louisiana.

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Posted: Oct 10, 2011

Eating animals or sacrifing them

Im sorry I still cannot wrap my head or heart around causing any pain or suffering to animals whether for sacrifice to God (which i completely do not believe ) or food consumption. Maybe in the old days the consciousness of humanity was such it was the only way but not so now....... or for food unless and only unless there is no other option available God forbid
Why why why do we have the right to cause another soul suffering????This for me is the bottom line. Why would we want to cause pain to another sentient being?

Posted By sophia Rubinstein

Posted: Aug 10, 2011

Very much enjoyed the lecture. I've been a vegan for around two years now, and although I don't like the idea of using animals for the sole benefit of man, I agree that there is a right way to eat meat; one that contentiously follows the laws of the Torah regarding treatment of animals, and one that imposes a certain level of compassion, respect, and appreciation, in order to work with, not against G-D's creatures.

Industrial meat farming and production - including kosher meat industries - is on such a big scale and is so concerned with productivity that I have a hard time believing this system is one that can fundamentally satisfy the dietary laws, business ethics and elements of compassion that Judaism asks. So, I do not say eating meat is wrong or immoral, by any means, but it certainly leans towards such connotations if there is a lack of respect, appreciation, and righteousness.

Posted By Evan, Toronto, Canada

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