Book review: Vegetarian Judaism. A guide for Everyone, by Roberta Kalechovsky
Roberta Kalechovsky is superbly knowledgeable about Judaism and about vegetarianism, and has written a valuable book combining this knowledge. The title suggests that vegetarianism is a lifestyle rather than just a diet, and the book supports this concept. Kashrut (observance of Jewish dietary laws) implies a commitment to mercy for animals destined for slaughter, and traditionally this has been the case. But in our era of factory farming it is no longer so, and Ms. Kalechovsky starts right out in her introduction by pointing out that all meat, whether kosher or not, comes from animals raised in the same exceedingly inhumane manner on factory farms. ... Read More:
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Book review: Vegetarian Judaism. A guide for Everyone, by Roberta Kalechovsky
Roberta Kalechovsky is superbly knowledgeable about Judaism and about vegetarianism, and has written a valuable book combining this knowledge. The title suggests that vegetarianism is a lifestyle rather than just a diet, and the book supports this concept. Kashrut (observance of Jewish dietary laws) implies a commitment to mercy for animals destined for slaughter, and traditionally this has been the case. But in our era of factory farming it is no longer so, and Ms. Kalechovsky starts right out in her introduction by pointing out that all meat, whether kosher or not, comes from animals raised in the same exceedingly inhumane manner on factory farms. ... Read More:
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Book review: Vegetarian Judaism. A guide for Everyone, by Roberta Kalechovsky
Roberta Kalechovsky is superbly knowledgeable about Judaism and about vegetarianism, and has written a valuable book combining this knowledge. The title suggests that vegetarianism is a lifestyle rather than just a diet, and the book supports this concept. Kashrut (observance of Jewish dietary laws) implies a commitment to mercy for animals destined for slaughter, and traditionally this has been the case. But in our era of factory farming it is no longer so, and Ms. Kalechovsky starts right out in her introduction by pointing out that all meat, whether kosher or not, comes from animals raised in the same exceedingly inhumane manner on factory farms. ... Read More:
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Book review: Vegetarian Judaism. A guide for Everyone, by Roberta Kalechovsky
Roberta Kalechovsky is superbly knowledgeable about Judaism and about vegetarianism, and has written a valuable book combining this knowledge. The title suggests that vegetarianism is a lifestyle rather than just a diet, and the book supports this concept. Kashrut (observance of Jewish dietary laws) implies a commitment to mercy for animals destined for slaughter, and traditionally this has been the case. But in our era of factory farming it is no longer so, and Ms. Kalechovsky starts right out in her introduction by pointing out that all meat, whether kosher or not, comes from animals raised in the same exceedingly inhumane manner on factory farms. ... Read More:
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Book review: Vegetarian Judaism. A guide for Everyone, by Roberta Kalechovsky
Roberta Kalechovsky is superbly knowledgeable about Judaism and about vegetarianism, and has written a valuable book combining this knowledge. The title suggests that vegetarianism is a lifestyle rather than just a diet, and the book supports this concept. Kashrut (observance of Jewish dietary laws) implies a commitment to mercy for animals destined for slaughter, and traditionally this has been the case. But in our era of factory farming it is no longer so, and Ms. Kalechovsky starts right out in her introduction by pointing out that all meat, whether kosher or not, comes from animals raised in the same exceedingly inhumane manner on factory farms. ... Read More:
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Book review: Vegetarian Judaism. A guide for Everyone, by Roberta Kalechovsky
Roberta Kalechovsky is superbly knowledgeable about Judaism and about vegetarianism, and has written a valuable book combining this knowledge. The title suggests that vegetarianism is a lifestyle rather than just a diet, and the book supports this concept. Kashrut (observance of Jewish dietary laws) implies a commitment to mercy for animals destined for slaughter, and traditionally this has been the case. But in our era of factory farming it is no longer so, and Ms. Kalechovsky starts right out in her introduction by pointing out that all meat, whether kosher or not, comes from animals raised in the same exceedingly inhumane manner on factory farms. ... Read More:
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"Ethical Vegetarianism offers just the right mix of 'food for thought.' The movement for a more peaceful world has for too long hungered for a book like this. Here, truly, is a volume devoted to what we eat that belongs alongside those more numerous books describing how to cook it." -- Tom Regan, author of The Case for Animal Rights
"The writings of history's most important proponents of ethical vegetarianism are gathered here in one volume. This book is a wealth of information for all those concerned with ending the sufferings of animals." --Ingrid E. Newkirk, President of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
"This book is noteworthy for three reasons. First, it gathers together ... Read More:
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"Ethical Vegetarianism offers just the right mix of 'food for thought.' The movement for a more peaceful world has for too long hungered for a book like this. Here, truly, is a volume devoted to what we eat that belongs alongside those more numerous books describing how to cook it." -- Tom Regan, author of The Case for Animal Rights
"The writings of history's most important proponents of ethical vegetarianism are gathered here in one volume. This book is a wealth of information for all those concerned with ending the sufferings of animals." --Ingrid E. Newkirk, President of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
"This book is noteworthy for three reasons. First, it gathers together ... Read More:
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