Tza'ar Ba'alei Chayim

I was wondering whether, from a Jewish perspective, it is okay to sacrifice animals for research and therapeutic purposes.

Officials in Eastern United States have warned that the spotted lantern fly poses a threat and is encouraging the public to kill them on sight. Is this the Jewish way?

Explore some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Judaism and pet ownership.

Cruelty towards animals is strictly forbidden by the Torah. For two distinct reasons: one intrinsic to the life of the animal itself; the other extrinsic, yet no less important ... indeed, perhaps even more important.

The animal laws in the Torah suggest that animals are intelligent—maybe even more than we know they are.

Shavi Slodowitz grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where she attended Bais Rivkah High School. Being a somewhat difficult student, she lacked the motivation she needed to grow. In the most unusual way, the Rebbe channeled her passions into personal growth and...