Vegetarianism & Jewish philosophy
By Rabbi Eli Brackman
Vegetarianism is said to be the fastest growing trend in the developed world. It refers to the voluntary practice of following plant-based diets, with or without the inclusion of dairy products or eggs, and with the exclusion of meat. It can be dated in Europe back to the time of Pythagoras 6th century BCE but was to reemerge somewhat in Europe during the Renaissance and became a more widespread practice in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Does Judaism agree with or acknowledge this ideal of abstaining from eating meat as a way of life? This essay will discuss a Jewish view of vegetarianism, its philosophy and the intriguing compatibility of the age old… Read More »