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Animals Voice Review
Judaism and Vegetarianism
by Richard H., Ph.D. Schwartz; paperback, 256 pages, 1 edition Vol 1,
Lantern Books; ISBN: 1930051247
A vegetarian diet is not only consistent with Judaism but, argues
Schwartz,
the diet best fitted to basic Jewish values. In this third edition of his
1982 and 1988 book (which includes updated scientific and medical
references
and a list of web sites), the author shows how Jewish beliefs in showing
compassion toward animals, protecting human health, preserving the
environment, conserving resources, sharing with hungry people, and
pursuing
peace are best served by vegetarianism. Throughout, the text is calm,
fully documented, and very convincing. Schwartz includes biographies of famous
Jewish vegetarians (among them, writers S.Y. Agnon and Isaac Bashevis
Singer), "action-centered" ideas on how to promote vegetarianism, and
typical questions and answers on Jewish and general issues regarding
vegetarianism. A well-done treatise on a subject of increasing interest; highly
recommended.
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