The laws of Kashrut regarding permitted animals extend only to the shekhita (ritual slaughter) and the physical examination of the carcass by the mashgiah. There is presently nothing regarding regulating animal feed. Permitted animals (animals with split hooves who chew their cud and poultry) do not eat prey; they are herbivorous. In the past, feed Continue Reading »
Palestinian State (2004) With the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948, the hopes and dreams of two millennia have been realized. Yet, the Arab-Israeli conflict and unrelenting terrorism have been a constant during those years. Only Jordan and Egypt have formal peace treaties with Israel. The rise of Palestinian nationalism has pushed Continue Reading »
Poverty and income Disparity (2006) The Torah teaches us that the ultimate goal is the eradication of poverty. In the meantime, we must open our hands to the poor. Although Israel’s economy is booming, there is a growing gap between rich and poor. There are close to 10,000 Israeli millionaires; but poverty is increasing, especially Continue Reading »
Prescriptions for the Elderly and the Underinsured (2000) Throughout the United States, prescription drug prices are rising more rapidly than the cost of living. From 1992 to 1998, the annual cost of prescription drugs rose from $49 billion to $93 billion. Seniors and those without prescription drug coverage are subject to widespread discrimination. In other Continue Reading »
It has been estimated that about 200 alleged Nazi war criminals reside in the United States. Congress has appropriated $2 million for a Special Litigation Unit under the supervision of the Criminal Division of the Justice Department to upgrade the Unit’s operations. To aid in the more effective performance of its responsibilities, the staff of Continue Reading »
We acknowledge respect for ownership of property with the eighth of the Aseret HaDibrot (Ten Commandments): “You shall not steal.” The Talmud Tractate Baba Metziah expands the protection of ownership even to items that we may find. We must enlarge our understanding of property to include the intangible as well as the tangible. In recognition Continue Reading »
Overseas Discrimination against Americans: Threats to the Integrity of American Citizenship (1960) “Let integrity and uprightness preserve me.” – Psalm 25:21 National Women’s League again express dismay and concern over the continued acquiescence by our national government in the imposition by Arab States of discrimination against American citizens because of their religion. In 1956, Republican Continue Reading »
Organ & Tissue Donation and Bone Marrow Registration (1996) Jewish law, culture and tradition have always placed consideration for health and welfare of others at the very heart of Jewish values. Organ and tissue donations as well as bone marrow registration are life-giving acts. Transplantation has shown scientific merit as a way to save the Continue Reading »
Operation Recognition (1978) The ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross) requires the use of one of its three official emblems: the Red Cross, the Red Crescent (used by Muslim countries) or the Red Lion and Sun (the symbol of Iran). Since 1949, the Magen David Adom Society (Red Star of David) in Israel has Continue Reading »
Eleven Israeli athletes gave their lives in the 1972 Munich Olympic games; yet the government of Israel did not withdraw from the Olympics despite the grave danger that participation poses to its athletes. Nor did the Israeli athletes, themselves, flinch from participation. The Soviet and the Third World goal are to have Israel down to Continue Reading »
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