What are Jewish attitudes towards animals?

External links

• The Jewish animal advocacy organisation, Shamayim, has some very informative blogs that specifically address some of these issues, written by Jewish people
• Working definition of veganism from The Vegan Society UK
• Jewish Veg website: please note that urls on this website have been changed since 'Investigating Jewish Worldviews' went to press, but the Jewish Veg website still includes a variety of resources and films
• The Jerusalem Post ('Opinion' article by Richard H. Schwartz, 16.02.22): 'All Jews should become vegan: Here are 6 reasons why'

eResource

• 8.5 Arguments against veganism
• 8.6 PowerPoint presentation considering human relationship with animals

Members only

• 8.1 What are your views on animals? (p. 26)
• 8.2 Jewish teachings on animals (p. 27)
• 8.3 What do these five examples from the Torah show us about Jewish attitudes towards animals? (p. 28)
• 8.4 Is vegan the new kashrut for the 21st century? (p. 29)