The Joy in Ritual Slaughter

This class is based on Likutey Moharan Lesson 24: The Torah alludes to the detailed laws of Shechitah (ritual slaughter), transmitted orally to Moshe Rabbeinu at Har Sinai. Because kosher meat contains trapped holy sparks, it is especially suited to times of mitzvah and simcha (joy), when a person can participate in their elevation. The five principal laws of Shechitah hint to five pathways toward…