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By Yehoshua B. Gordon
Rabbi Yehoshua Gordon directed Chabad of the Valley in Tarzana, CA until his passing in 2016.
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Carl August 26, 2020

Hi Rabbi.
I too would like to know why a dog is viewed as unholy?
Thanks in advance. Reply

Eliezer Zalmanov for Chabad.org August 26, 2020
in response to Carl:

Simply in terms of what is kosher and what isn't, a dog is a non-kosher animal, and the Torah refers to all non-kosher animals as being "impure." That doesn't make them bad, just not pure. Reply

Richard Cardell Itasca, IL September 3, 2014

Unholy dogs Rabbi, Why are dogs considered unholy? I am sure I know the answer to this.
Dogs do many Unclean, disgusting things (which there's no need for detail) , but why are they considered unholy? They are also sweet, cute, fun, great protectors (depending on the dog of course) Sometimes they invite the thief to come in. LOL! But why unholy? That sounds evil. Reply

Dovid Olensky North Miami Beach, FL August 23, 2023
in response to Richard Cardell:

My Yeshiva Rabbi explained 2 interesting things about dogs.
1) Dog is Hashem's name backwards (in English). When you give food to a dog, its nature is to eat and eat more. Give me, give me, give me. Hashem's nature is the opposite. I give you, I give you, I give you.
2) On the other hand: Dog in Hebrew is kelev. Which is made up of 2 words - kol lev - all heart. Your dog doesn't care if you brushed your teeth or took a shower or look messy or smell funny. He accepts you as you are. He will help to lift your spirits. The expression is: "A dog is man's best friend."

On the other hand: It's not a thing for Frum homes to have a dog. Reply

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