Animals and Judaism
Dr. lisa kemmerer
ISBN: 979-8429724966
Publisher: Tapestry, 2022
Overview
In what ways do core Jewish ethics shape human relations with other animals and the earth? What do sacred stories and religious leaders teach about Jewish ethics and animals? What do these texts require of those who are sincere in their faith?Animals and Judaism is a concise and thorough coverage of key Jewish ethics regarding animals that answers these questions and many more.
Book Quotes
“Importantly, as presented in Genesis, human dominion does not include the right to eat those we oversee.”
— Animals and Judaism
“Ritual sacrifice in biblical times is a completely separate topic from the ethics of eating anymal products in the 21st century, and the former therefore does not and cannot justify the latter. Any argument attempting to use ancient ritual anymal sacrifice to defend contemporary omnivory/vegetarianism serves as a red flag signaling a lack of sincere commitment to Jewish ethics of compassion and caretaking God’s good earth.”
— Animals and Judaism
“Judaism teaches such values and ethics as compassion, simplicity, service, and caretaking life and the planet. A vegan diet protects anymals, people, and the planet and choosing plant-based meals aligns with Jewish ethics.”
— Animals and Judaism
“They share in the unfolding of events, show initiative, intelligence, and moral fortitude, and provide guidance to humanity. A snake speaks with the first humans. A donkey admonishes a wayward gentile. Lions decline to consume Daniel.”
— Animals and Judaism