5. Veganism is consistent with basic Jewish teachings
Richard Schwartz , |
Staten Island, USA |
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(07.26.15) |
As president emeritus of Jewish Vegetarians of North America (JVNA), I am pleased with this news. I hope the shift toward vegan diets will be extended since these diets are most consistent with Jewish mandates to preserve our health, treat animals with compassion, protect the environment, conserve natural resources, and help hungry people.
Also, animal-based diets are contributing significantly to an epidemic of killer diseases and to ciImate change and other environmental threats to humanity.
For further information about Jewish teachings on vegetarianism, please visit the JVNA website (www.JewishVeg.com) and please see our acclaimed documentary, "A Sacred Duty: Applying Jewish Values to Help Heal the World," at ASacredDuty.com. You can also read the complete text of the 3rd edition of my book, “Judaism and Vegetarianism,” and my over 200 related articles at www.JewishVeg.com/schwartz .
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