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Tag: Health
Are Non-Kosher Animals Permitted for Organ Transplants?
Are non-kosher animals permitted for organ transplants? Rabbi Shai Cherry explains the recent teshuvah from the CJLS.
Rav Shai Cherry
July 10, 2024
Animals
CJLS
How is Kosher Slaughtering Performed?
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
Soaking and Salting Kosher Meat
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
Restrictions on Kashering Animals
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
Which animals are kosher?
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
Why Kosher Food Shouldn’t Have Visible Blood
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