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The Torah prohibits the consumption of meat and fowl without prior ritual slaughter, known as ''Shechitah''. | The Torah prohibits the consumption of meat and fowl without prior ritual slaughter, known as ''Shechitah''. | ||
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! Hebrew Term !! English Term !! Requires Shechitah !! Requires [[Kisui HaDam]] !! Details !! Examples | |||
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| Behemot Gassot || Large Mammals || Yes || No || Majority of two simanim || Cows | |||
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| Behemot Dakkot || Small Mammals || Yes || No || Majority of two simanim || Goats | |||
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| Chayot || Wild Animals || Yes || Yes || Majority of two simanim || Deer | |||
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| Ofot || Birds || Yes || Yes || Majority of one siman || Chicken | |||
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| Chagavim || Locusts || No || No || || | |||
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| Dagim || Fish || No || No || Just kill first || Salmon | |||
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==Related Works== | ==Related Works== | ||
Revision as of 16:37, 26 June 2023
The Basics
The Torah prohibits the consumption of meat and fowl without prior ritual slaughter, known as Shechitah.
| Hebrew Term | English Term | Requires Shechitah | Requires Kisui HaDam | Details | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behemot Gassot | Large Mammals | Yes | No | Majority of two simanim | Cows |
| Behemot Dakkot | Small Mammals | Yes | No | Majority of two simanim | Goats |
| Chayot | Wild Animals | Yes | Yes | Majority of two simanim | Deer |
| Ofot | Birds | Yes | Yes | Majority of one siman | Chicken |
| Chagavim | Locusts | No | No | ||
| Dagim | Fish | No | No | Just kill first | Salmon |
Related Works
- Tevuot Shor, a commentary on Shulchan Aruch Hilchot Shechitah by Rabbi Alexander Sender Shor.
- Simla Chadasha, a classic handbook for Shochetim, Rabbi Shor's condensed version of his Tevuot Shor.
- Beis Dovid
- Esek Hashechita by Rabbi Dovid Shaffier. See SeforimChatter Review here.
