Although it’s not against halachah to gaze at non-kosher animals or at pictures of them, the Kav Hayashar and other mussar works speak of the importance of guarding one’s…
Although it’s not against halachah to gaze at non-kosher animals or at pictures of them, the Kav Hayashar and other mussar works speak of the importance of guarding one’s…
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…
Question: Regarding children not being exposed to non-kosher animals, is there an issue with pictures of birds (for example, this wallpaper)? And for that matter, every time a children's…
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…
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…
It's 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…
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…
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: …
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…
