A Kosher Butcher

Thank you for this Shiur, Rabbi Kaplan. I also appreciate the reference to Sefer HaChinuch by medieval Rabbi HaLevi and translation “Reasons for the Mitzvot”.
My understanding of Kosher was not complete until now when I heard you speak.
I knew the Noahide Laws, and which animals are kosher, and I knew this story from Torah very well, and the verse which explains the meaning. But you explained the spiritual reasoning and spiritual results of keeping this particular Mitzvah in full, rather than in part.
As well as the cause for it and effects of keeping it, which are powerful.
Previous to hearing you, my focus had been on type of animal and the Noahic prohibition, which I thought was the main, basic idea that HaShem is concerned that we all should follow. I realized this was the custom of Kosher meat, but did not understand the full spectrum of its significance.
It seems that to overcome evil, one must use strength and courage and wisdom and ask for help from G-D, and sometimes Reply

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. Reply

Very inspiring... I am a qualified meat retailer (shop butcher) and non Jewish. I have a fondness for learning and knowing about Jewish culture, customs and other interesting aspects.

Rabbi Medel Kaplan blew the socks off my feet with this powerful lecture regarding the sciatic nerve and the angel.
I hung onto every word and often 'played back' to get the full meaning of the script.

Thank you very much for a wonderful and thought provoking insight about kosher meat. Reply

our enemies I liked the point you made about the Esauites being our enemies, and NOT the Ishmaelites. As a Jewish woman who has survived half of my family being systematically killed by church persons; only my two daughters and I survived. The reason we survived was because of Saudis and non-church Jordanians who risked their lives for us. This happened in the present day. I am living proof as a Jewish person that what you said in your lecture is true. Reply

Fascinating! Your teaching "every detail decision we make in every moment of our live is the end in itself" gives me inspiration to practice what is right with joy. And it is fascinating to know that one mitzvah has such a heavy background. Reply