A Kosher Butcher: Practical Parshah—Vayishlach
The story of Jacob’s struggle with an angel provides the source for the prohibition of eating the sciatic nerve of an animal. In this class, other complicated issues involving the preparation of kosher meat are also discussed.
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| Topics: | Nikkur, Parshah, Gid Hanasheh, Jacob Wrestles with Angel, Vayishlach | |
Rabbi Mendel Kaplan is the Spiritual Leader and Executive Director of Chabad Flamingo in Thornhill, Ontario, serving one of Canada’s most dynamic Jewish communities. He also serves as Chaplain of the York Regional Police Service. He is an active member of Toronto’s Vaad HaRabbanim (Council of Orthodox Rabbis), and a voting member of the COR Kashruth Council of Canada’s executive rabbinical board. Rabbi Kaplan is featured regularly on many local television and radio shows. He is a sought after speaker, with hundreds of lectures are on Chabad.org. He and his wife, Faygie, are blessed with eight children. Artistically endowed, the rabbi enjoys drawing, sketching and creating charcoal portraits.
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Every detail is important. The world is watching. Never make the details null, but don't ever, forget the weightier matters. In eating not so hard, when in doubt, do without. But other details also important, may require a struggle beyond a small choice of this or that. That is Jacob's struggle. He didn't have a choice to fight. Did he? Be a proud Jew, but don't be arrogant, you will be tested.