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RABBIS AND VEGETARIANISM: An Evolving Tradition

ed. by Roberta Kalechofsky

pbk.    96 pgs
ISBN: 0-916288-42-0

$10.00

Description

An anthology of 17 essays by rabbis from the major denominations on vegetarianism . Testifies to a revolution taking place in the traditional Jewish diet. Includes brief biographies.

Reviews

"...a valuable, thought-provoking collection...will help [Jews] gain a Jewish perspective on the issue."

The Chicago Jewish Star

"... stimulating critical analysis of our role in this world as it relates to food....Its ideas are presented in concise, easy-to-read essays that will appeal to and challenge a broad audience from teens to adults...."

The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle

"Kalechofsky's sages...redefine and rationalize kashruth so that it makes excellent ethical sense."

Steven G. Kellman, Animals' Agenda

"...an important book that should be read by everyone: Jew and non-Jew, vegetarian or not who is concerned about how to live lives more in harmony with nature in our complex modern world."

Dr. Marjorie Cramer