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Can’t one feed animals food fit for humans?

Question: It says in hilchos seudah that one shouldn't give food that is befitting for a person to an animal as its an embarrassment to the food. Does that…

Were there pigs in Noah’s ark as illustrated in this children’s book?

Yes. Sources: ראה אלפא ביתא דבן סירא שמשער זנב החזיר תפר נח לעכבר. וראה אמרי נועם נח ז, ח. ולהעיר מתנחומא יג. והבדותא שנוצר אחרי המבול - מקורו…

Is there any problem to bring a rooster (or any animal) into a shul?

I am in a yeshiva (in the country) and sometimes bachurim bring chickens (that belong to them) into the zal. I am assuming that is not respectful to do so. …

Is it ok for children to be exposed to pictures of non-kosher birds or bees?

Question: Regarding children not being exposed to non-kosher animals, is there an issue with pictures of birds? (For example, in this wallpaper) And for that matter, every time a…

I have motion sensor lights in my back yard. Can I let my dogs out to the yard to do their business because I don’t walk them on the leash on Shabbos?

Permitted. Still it is better if you disable the sensors before Shabbos. Sources: בירושלמי שבת ה, ד שאין זכרים יוצאים בעגלה תחת האלי׳ מפני שעושה חריץ, והובא בערוה״ש שה,…

May babies see drawings or toys of a unicorn?

Question: Concerning the sensitivity that children shouldn't see non-kosher animals - may they see drawings or toys of a unicorn? Since it's a fictional animal, it's definitely not amongst…

Is a toy frog “Kosher”, since it’s one of the מכות?

Question: This may be more of a "chassidishe rov" question than a pure halacha question, but I would still be happy to hear your thoughts. My wife and I…

Are pets Muktzeh on Shabbos?

Question: A relative has a pet dog. Are we allowed to visit on Shabbos? I know the kids will want to pet and play with the dog, and the…

Is there a Prohibition of not owning a non-kosher pet such as a puppy or cat etc.?

Regarding a dog specifically - please see Halacha2go.com article #88. There is no halachic prohibition regarding owning other animals (except pigs and dogs), although one would need to learn…

Is one allowed to feed a fish on Shabbos?

One may give them food, even if they are not the owner of the fish, provided they are owned by Jews. This applies to all animals which are dependent…

Is it permissible (Halachically/Hashkaficlly) to take my kids to Walt Disney in Orlando?

It hard to say there is something Halachicly forbidden about this. However, it definitely is not something I would recommend. The general atmosphere in theme parks are not in…

Why do we name people with non Kosher animal names like Dov, Aryeh, Zev etc. But seeing them is avoided?

Because there are a lot of positive elements to those animals. There is a lot we can learn from them. The Mishnah tells us to learn to be bold…

Do butterflies go into the category of non kosher animals, regarding children’s clothing and toys etc.?

Yes. Reason: A butterfly is a שרץ העוף and therefore it is included in the Rebbe’s directive to use only pictures and drawing of kosher animals. Sources: …

Should a pregnant woman not go to a zoo?

Some are particular not to go to a zoo during pregnancy. There are sources for this custom. If you wish, you may go to the zoo, but do not…

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