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- Judaism does not permit animals to be buried with people, and it would be surprising to find a Jewish cemetery that permitted the practice. There are, however, other Jewish practices that can support those who experience the loss of pet.
reformjudaism.org/learning/answers-jewish-questions/it-jewishly-permissible-us-bury-our-beloved-pet-my-late-motherIs it Jewishly permissible for us to bury our beloved pet ...
Nevertheless, some rabbis do perform pet burials and a number of Jewish rituals for pet loss have been developed. In 1998, the journal of the Reform movement’s rabbinical association published a ritual for pet loss by veterinarian Ruth Chodrow that includes readings from the Bible, among them several psalms .
- Dogs
The 15 Best Hanukkah Pet Pictures on Instagram. Hanukkah. My...
- Month of Elul
Although the month of Elul — the sixth month of the Jewish...
- Psalms
The Book of Psalms is an ancient anthology of poetic prayers...
- Shabbat's Work Prohibition
Beyond Torah: What Can and Can’t We Do? In the Mishnah, the...
- Ask The Expert: Kosher Pet Food
Fish and chicken are also allowed to be combined with milk...
- Afterlife for Animals
Jewish tradition has not been very clear on this question....
- Rabbi Isaac Luria
When God chose the Jewish nation and they heard the...
- Dogs
- May Jews Own Pets?
- How About Dangerous Animals?
- Is It OK to Own A Pig?
- How About Neutering Or spaying?
- Is It True That You Need to Feed Animals Before You Eat?
- How About Caring For Pets on Shabbat?
- Anything to Know About The Firstborn Animals?
- Does My Animal Need to Keep Kosher?
- What Can I Feed My Pets on Passover?
- Must A Jewish-Owned Pet Fast on Yom Kippur?
For a host of cultural reasons, anecdotal evidence suggests that Jewish homes did not often include pet dogs (although cats were more commonly kept, to keep mice at bay). One reason for this may be that pets are generally non-kosher animals, and there is a preference for seeing kosherimages to whatever degree possible. Thus Orthodox pet ownership i...
It is indeed forbidden to keep dangerous pets, such as a dog that bites (or even one who barks and frightens people), unless they are properly restrained. The Talmud and subsequent texts discuss what allowances may be made for security and what precautions are still necessary.1 Read: Guard Your Life
The Talmud tells us that there is an ancient curse placed on anyone who raises pigs. This happened after enemies besieging Jerusalem sent in a pig instead of the usual kosher animals that were allowed into the city to be sacrificed on the altar.2 So although pigs make for intelligent and trainable pets, they are not right for Jewish homes. Read: Ma...
The gift of life is sacred. It is written “... in your land you shall not make” damage to an animal’s reproductive organs.3 It is, however, OK to purchase an animal that has already been fixed by a non-Jewish vet.4 Read: 9 Ways Judaism Teaches Us Kindness to Animals
In the Shema, we are assured that G‑d will “give grass in the field for your cattle, and you will eat and be sated.5 From here the sages infer that we, too, must make sure that our animals have food before we sit down to breakfast.6 Read: Do I Need to Feed My Dog Before Eating?
There are indeed several issues pet owners need to be aware of regarding Shabbat: 1. “Trapping” is one of the 39 acts (melachot) forbidden on Shabbat. If your animal is prone to running away, then closing the door or window to prevent its flight may be a form of trapping. 2. It is permitted to walk your animal even outside of an eruv, provided that...
We are told in the Torah that the firstborn of any kosher flock is holy and must be given to a Kohen (priest), who would consume it as a sacrifice in the Holy Temple. There is also a similar sacredness for the firstborn donkey, which must be exchanged for a sheep, which is then sacrificed. Nowadays, since there is no Holy Temple, firstborns cannot ...
Assuming that you are not preparing your animal’s meals in your kosher kitchen with your kosher dishes, your animal is free to enjoy horse meat or other non kosher foods. An exception8 to this rule would be a cooked mixture of milk and meat, from which we may not benefit and are therefore not even allowed to feed our pets. This applies only to the ...
Passover can be tricky, since we may not benefit from chametzon Passover. The ingredients of various animal foods are different, so consult the most recent guides published by your local kosher supervisory agency to find out what’s OK each year. Note that kitniyot (beans, legumes, corn, etc.) may be fed to our pets, even by Ashkenazimwho do not eat...
We read on Yom Kippur afternoon how Jonah inspired the residents of Ninveh to fast and repent. In that case, as decreed by the king, both people and livestock refrained from eating and drinking.10This, however, is not the Jewish way. On Jewish fast days, only Jewish adults (and children who are up to the task) are obligated to fast. This does not i...
Judaism does not permit animals to be buried with people, and it would be surprising to find a Jewish cemetery that permitted the practice. There are, however, other Jewish practices that can support those who experience the loss of pet.
People can bury the pet somewhere legally, have it cremated and the ashes returned or opt for group cremation. In the latter scenario, deceased animals are jointly incinerated with the resultant...
This past week I posted a blog on whether Jews should say the Mourner's Kaddish for a beloved pet. I have received many responses to that blog both in agreement with me that distinctions must...
Jan 23, 2024 · Conservative Judaism also does not recognise cremation, so a rabbi may perform the funeral but forego the usual burial rights. Reform Jews, however, allow cremation, and it is becoming a very popular practice.
Some communities bury their loved ones in family plots, or side-by-side in the case of a spouse. Other communities will bury men and women in separate sections. Both of these approaches are permissible. One should follow the custom of his community or ask a competent rabbi for guidance.
