Nnjewish vegetarianism schwartz books

Rather, he carefully examines what jewish law has to say. Beis abba literally the father s home is the first to be translated, for it has been warmly received by the israeli public, gaining the respect and arbitration of both. The schwartz collection on judaism, vegetarianism, and animal rights. Throughout, the text is calm, fully documented, and very convincing. Professor richard schwartz jewish vegetarian society. Offering concise, straightforward answers to many questions surrounding jewish life and practice, rabbi kolatch describes practically every symbol, custom, and convention relating to the public and personal life of the jew, and attempts to dispell prevalent misunderstandings and misconceptions pertaining to jewish observance.

The strongest support for vegetarianism as a positive ideal anywhere in torah literature is in the writings of rabbi abraham isaac hakohen kook 18651935. A book of practical ethical wisdom applied to contemporary life. Note that we have expanded our collection to include essays on vegetarianism as well. Revitalizing judaism and applying jewish values to help heal our. Jewish vegetarianism and veganism have become especially popular among israeli jews. Reading the appendix of judaism and vegetarianism, one is startled to find richard schwartz confessing that he was once a meat and potatoes man. Judaism and global survival, by richard schwartz lantern books, 2002. The result was his bestknown book, judaism and vegetarianism. And the subject is undoubtedly important, given the increase in meat consumption, the spread of industrialized factory farming and their effect on animal welfare, environmental degradation, and human health.

Vegetarianism and jewish ethics my jewish learning. He is best known as a jewish vegetarian activist and advocate for animal rights in the united states and israel. Judaism and vegetarianism might be a dry title, but this book is the foundational work on the subject. Jewish veganism and vegetarianism studies and new directions. Professor emeritus, mathematics college of staten island email richard schwartz.

Mar 18, 2018 rabbi ari schwartz has compiled a selection of what he feels are the most important of rabbi kooks teachings. In 2016, an oped argued that israel was the most vegan country on earth, as five percent of its population eschewed all animal products. Whether its for health, humane, or taste reasons, many young people are vegetarians. Poetry, testimonies, music, photographs, illustrations, brief essays and points to ponder. The spiritual revolution of rav kook, by ari schwartz a. Jun 29, 2008 schwartz can be a jewish, german, austrian, or swiss name. Everything you need to know about being a vegetarian. Bill brownstein tells the colourful story of schwartz s hebrew delicatessen and the origins of its unique smoked meat. Jewish vegetarianism is a commitment to vegetarianism that is connected to judaism, jewish ethics or jewish identity. Daniel and his companions avoided nonkosher food while they were held captive in the court of nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, through a vegan diet daniel 1.

Nutrition information, tips, and mostly vegan recipes. Howard schwartz is a distinguished and popular storyteller and scholar of jewish folklore. Vegetarianism based on the idea that we have no moral right to kill animals is not an acceptable jewish view. From gods first injunction, behold, i have given you eve. Schwartz, author of several cookbooks, including new york city food, presents 100 or so recipes for classic jewish dishes, e. Vegetarianism for aesthetic or health reasons is acceptable. Jewish veg was founded by jonathan wolf as jewish vegetarians of north america jvna in 1975 to promote jewish vegetarianism. Rabbi abraham isaac kook was the first official chief rabbi in israels history. The book of ruth, which appears in the third section of the hebrew bible, ktuvim, writings, is a beautiful folktale written in four short chapters. His book is of interest to both jews and nonjews who want to understand what judaism has to say about vegetarianism and the treatment of animals, written from the perspective of jewish law and ethics.

Rav kook was the first chief rabbi of prestate israel and a highly respected and beloved jewish spiritual leader in the early 20th century. Im a vegetarian by ellen schwartz penguin random house canada. How can anyone defend an animalbased diet that involves the gratuitous slaughter of billions of animals every year, most of them raised under extremely cruel conditions on factory farms. This is the perfect book to help them be healthy ones. Frequently asked questions with answers on jewish teachings. Schwartz literally wrote the book on this topic many years ago, and, with each new edition, it just gets better and better. String bound in response to the growing demand for torah literature in english, rabbi schwartz strident have suggested the translation of his writings. Striking likenesses, unreasonable facsimiles, and never satisfied. Jewish vegetarians often cite jewish principles regarding animal welfare, environmental ethics, moral character, and health as reasons for adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet. What emerged is a persuasive book that lays out a strong case for vegetarianism as a jewish ideal. Aug 29, 20 mesdames avruch and schwartz sort books out according to various criteria, which they explain in the mustread cover letter to their document. Recognizing that jews have, by and large, tended to be meateaters in past centuries, dr. Schwartz, schwartz, judaismjudaism andand vegetarianism, vegetarianism, expositionexposition press.

What makes this work different from other vegetarian books is that dr. Even as autonomous individuals, we do not have the right to choose. Agnon and isaac bashevis singer, actioncentered ideas on how to promote vegetarianism, and typical questions and answers on jewish and general issues regarding vegetarianism. A welldone treatise on a subject of increasing interest. Schwartz includes biographies of famous jewish vegetarians among them, writers s. Richard has brilliantly written a most fascinating book, no matter what. The schwartz collection on judaism, vegetarianism, and animal rights by richard schwartz, ph. Professor schwartz is president of the jewish vegetarians of north america and cofounder and coordinator of the society of ethical and religious vegetarians. You might also like vegetarianism and jewish ethics. He teaches english and folklore at washington university in st.

In the last decade, we have seen increasing institutional efforts within the framework of academic jewish studies. The following are among the many powerful statements that rabbi rosen has written about vegetarianism they can all be found in rabbis and vegetarianism, edited by roberta kalechofsky marblehead, massachusetts. There even is a family coat of arms for some people named schwartz not all. Jewcology vegetarianismveganism and the jewish dietary. Richard schwartz is emeritus professor of mathematics at the college of staten island, new york. He was appointed by to that position by the british mandatory authorities before the countrys independence.

After a pretty close reading of the list, i think i only disagreed with their grades twice, but because of their detailed explanations, it wasnt hard to see where our opinions differed and why. It has been shared with thousands around the globe. The first jewish vegetarian cookbook has been compiled by fania lewando and was first published in 1938 in vilnius. Judaism and vegetarianism by richard schwartznew and rev. How can one defend a diet that has so many devastating effects on human health. In the case of ethical mitzvot, however, reform judaism from its inception has accepted them as having been given by god and binding upon all jews. Author of judaism and vegetarianism, judaism and global survival, and mathematics and global survival. Rabbi rami shapiro, author of the way of solomon, and founder and director of the virtual yeshiva and simply jewish. He has written more than 20 books for both adults and children including the jps childrens title, a coat for the moon.

Richard schwartz is changing the world and i am proud to be his friend. There are several examples in jewish history when a change to vegetarianism or veganism enabled jews to maintain the dietary laws. The eternal jewish home by rabbi yoel schwartz books. Publication date 2001 usage attributionnoncommercialno derivative works 3. Schwartz included a highly readable questions and answers chapter in which he skillfully addresses the most commonly heard challenges to the position that vegetarianism is a fulfillment of judaism. The schwartz collection on judaism, vegetarianism, and. It was first published in 1982, with later, expanded editions published in 1988 and 2001. Schwartz is a professor emeritus of mathematics at the college of staten island. It belongs on the reference shelf of every public or college library, in synagogue libraries as well, and finally in the home of every individual seeking to build a library of essential jewish books. Rabbinic teachings on vegetarianism jewish virtual library.

Books browse by all art book cookbook health macrobiotics passover pesach vegan sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new. The authors draw upon traditional scholarship from a wide range of jewish sources and employ personal insights to launch a discussion of modern ethical dilemmas. Hillel schwartz books list of books by author hillel schwartz. Schwartz is himself a religous jew modern orthodox, who takes both jewish law and his vegetarianism very seriously. That number had more than doubled since 2010, when only 2. Schwartz, professor emeritus of mathematics at the college of staten island, new york, and now one of the nations most prominent jewish advocates of vegetarianism, became a vegetarian convert in the 1970s while teaching a class called mathematics. My jewish learning is a notforprofit and relies on your help. The jewish book of why by alfred j kolatch, rabbi alibris. Howard schwartz book authors the jewish publication society.

Jan 01, 1982 judaism and vegetarianism might be a dry title, but this book is the foundational work on the subject. Vegetarianism was not traditionally a component of mainstream premodern judaism. Vegetarians in paradiserichard schwartz24 carrot vegetarian. An american reform rabbi argues that it is a mitzvah to refrain from eating meat. In this third edition of his 1982 and 1988 book which includes updated scientific and. See all books authored by hillel schwartz, including the culture of the copy. Richard schwartz collection on judaism, vegetarianism, and animal rights. A prolific author, his most recent books are radical judaism yale, 2009 and a revised edition of his jewish vocabulary these are the words jewish lights, 2012. In a style reminiscent of damon runyons descriptions of new yorks flamboyant street characters in the 1920s and 1930s, brownstein vividly portrays the succession of schwartz s eccentric owners starting with reuben schwartz in 1928, its staff we meet broilerman the shadow. The case for vegetarianism is, in my opinion, unassailable.

Night by elie wiesel, the chosen by chaim potok, the yiddish policemens union by michael chabon, the amazing adventures of kava. It celebrates the loyalty and reward of a young moabite widow ruth who chooses to follow her israelite motherinlaw naomi back to bethlehem after naomi was bereaved of her own husband and two sons. Richard schwartz s judaism and vegetarianism is a powerful guide to moving self and society closer to moshiach. Ariel evan mayse ariel mayse is an assistant professor of religious studies at stanford university and editor of from the depth of the well. Schwartz does not seek to attack judaism itself for this.