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==Proper Conduct of a Shochet== | ==Proper Conduct of a Shochet== | ||
# A shochet or bodek should never become intoxicated.<ref>Simla Chadasha 1:7</ref> | # A shochet or bodek should never become intoxicated.<ref>Simla Chadasha 1:7</ref> | ||
# To avoid forgetting, he must review the laws of shechitah constantly, preferably once every | # To avoid forgetting, he must review the laws of shechitah constantly, preferably once every thirty days. This is usually written in his kabbalah certification.<ref>Simla Chadasha 1:7</ref> | ||
# A shochet who does not conduct himself in a manner befitting someone of such serious responsibility is essentially feeding Nevelot and Terefot to the Jewish people, will receive a fairly excruciating punishment in the next world, and will not be afforded the opportunity to repent.<ref>Simla Chadasha 1:7</ref> | # A shochet who does not conduct himself in a manner befitting someone of such serious responsibility is essentially feeding Nevelot and Terefot to the Jewish people, will receive a fairly excruciating punishment in the next world, and will not be afforded the opportunity to repent.<ref>Simla Chadasha 1:7</ref> | ||
# The local rabbinic authorities should regularly check that the already certified shochetim are continuing to conduct themselves properly and review the laws and are using kosher knives. If they find that not to be the case, the certification should be removed.<ref>Simla Chadasha 1:7</ref> | # The local rabbinic authorities should regularly check that the already certified shochetim are continuing to conduct themselves properly and review the laws and are using kosher knives. If they find that not to be the case, the certification should be removed.<ref>Simla Chadasha 1:7</ref> | ||
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====Blindness==== | ====Blindness==== | ||
# A man who is blind in both eyes may not shecht lechatechilah even if he's an expert, because he may do a poor job.<ref>Simla Chadasha 1:35</ref> | # A man who is blind in both eyes may not shecht lechatechilah even if he's an expert, because he may do a poor job.<ref>Simla Chadasha 1:35</ref> | ||
# Bediavad, we can be lenient if the we checked and the simanim were severed properly; at the risk of major financial loss, the blind man may do the checking himself and determines that he severed the majority. This leniency is only available if he is | # Bediavad, we can be lenient if the we checked and the simanim were severed properly; at the risk of major financial loss, the blind man may do the checking himself and determines that he severed the majority. This leniency is only available if he is fully cognitive and God-fearing.<ref>Simla Chadasha 1:37</ref> | ||
# In pressing circumstances, he can shecht lechatechilah with supervision.<ref>Simla Chadasha 1:35</ref> | # In pressing circumstances, he can shecht lechatechilah with supervision.<ref>Simla Chadasha 1:35</ref> | ||
====Deaf and/or Mute ==== | ====Deaf and/or Mute ==== | ||
# A Cheresh (deaf-mute) or Shoteh may not shecht; Bediavad, if they shechted properly and with expert supervision, the meat would be permitted.<ref>Simla Chadasha 1:28. See 1:28-29 regarding how to define these terms.</ref> | # A Cheresh (deaf-mute) or Shoteh may not shecht; Bediavad, if they shechted properly and with expert supervision, the meat would be permitted.<ref>Simla Chadasha 1:28. See 1:28-29 regarding how to define these terms.</ref> | ||
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====Non-Jews==== | ====Non-Jews==== | ||
# The meat of an animal slaughtered by a Non-Jew is Nevelah Min HaTorah and categorically prohibited from consumption under all circumstances.<ref>Simla Chadasha 2:1</ref> | # The meat of an animal slaughtered by a Non-Jew is Nevelah Min HaTorah and categorically prohibited from consumption under all circumstances.<ref>Simla Chadasha 2:1</ref> | ||
# Nevertheless, unless the Non-Jew is a pagan clergyman (a "Min"), one may benefit from the meat or even the hide of his slaughter, | # Nevertheless, unless the Non-Jew is a pagan clergyman (a "Min"), one may benefit from the meat or even the hide of his slaughter, or if there would be a major financial loss. If he killed it via different means than shechitah, one can benefit. If they never do regular shechita for food, then that would be an indication of idolatrous intent, though.<ref>Simla Chadasha 2:21</ref> | ||
# A Cuthean (''Kuti'') has the same status as a non-Jew.<ref>Simla Chadasha 2:24</ref> | # A Cuthean (''Kuti'') has the same status as a non-Jew.<ref>Simla Chadasha 2:24</ref> | ||
====Animals==== | ====Animals==== | ||
# A monkey's shechitah would be a Nevelah, as the pasuk says וזבחת - a human must do the zevicha (shechitah), and not an animal.<ref>Simla Chadasha 2:29</ref> | # A monkey's shechitah would be a Nevelah, as the pasuk says וזבחת - a human must do the zevicha (shechitah), and not an animal.<ref>Simla Chadasha 2:29</ref> | ||
