Скачать или смотреть DOGS MADE TORAH SCROLLS?! 7 INSANE Jewish Dog Facts That Will Make Your Rabbi GASP!

Are dogs viewed positively or negatively in Judaism? This common misconception is finally addressed in this enlightening Torah discussion that explores the rich, nuanced, and sometimes surprising Jewish perspective on our canine companions.

In this thought-provoking exploration of ancient wisdom, we'll discover:
The 31 mentions of dogs in Torah and hundreds in Talmudic literature
Why the Hebrew word for dog (kelev) means "all heart" and its dual interpretation
The miraculous silence of dogs during the Exodus and their divine reward
How dogs symbolize both loyalty and protest in Jewish thought
Practical Jewish laws regarding dog ownership and treatment
The surprising connection between dogs and Torah scrolls

🕰️ Timestamps for Easy Navigation:
00:00 Introduction and Common Misconceptions
02:25 Torah as Blueprint of Creation
04:01 Nature Beyond Good and Evil
06:06 The Animal Within Us
10:09 Positive and Negative Dog References in Jewish Texts
13:33 Dogs as Protectors in Early Biblical Commentary
17:23 The Silent Dogs of Egypt
22:11 Speaking Ill and Being "Thrown to the Dogs"
28:00 Dogs' Behavior During the 10th Plague
34:32 The Meaning of "Kelev" (All Heart)
42:16 Dogs Before the Messianic Age
46:12 Dogs' Insatiable Appetite as Both Negative and Positive
52:37 Feeding Pets in Jewish Law
55:39 Q&A Session on Dogs in Jewish Law and Thought

💡 Key Insights:
Judaism is neither "pro-dog" nor "anti-dog" – it views dogs as part of divine creation with both positive and negative traits
The dog's loyalty (being "all heart") exemplifies both devotion and the danger of emotion without intellect
Judaism teaches that we must feed our animals before ourselves, highlighting the importance of compassion
The dog's traits often symbolize human behaviors in Jewish thought
Dogs received special rewards for their silence during the Exodus from Egypt

📖 Primary Sources:

Torah/Tanakh References:
Exodus 11:7 - "But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue" (dogs' silence during 10th plague)
Exodus 22:31 - "You shall be holy people to Me; you shall not eat flesh torn by beasts in the field; you shall throw it to the dogs"
1 Samuel 17:43 - Goliath asking David, "Am I a dog that you come to me with sticks?"
2 Samuel 9:8 - Mephibosheth referring to himself as "a dead dog" before King David
2 Samuel 16:9 - Reference to "this dead dog" cursing King David
Psalm 22:16 - "For dogs have surrounded me; a company of evildoers has encompassed me"
Isaiah 56:11 - "The dogs are greedy; they never have enough"

Talmudic Sources:
Pesachim 113a - "One should not live in a city where dogs do not bark"
Bava Kamma 83a - Prohibition against raising vicious dogs unless properly restrained
Pesachim 118a - Reference to "chutzpah" being attributed to dogs, roosters, and Jews
Sotah 42a - "One who speaks lashon hara (evil speech) deserves to be thrown to the dogs"
Bava Kamma 60b - Dogs howl when the Angel of Death visits a town

Midrashic References:
Midrash Tanchuma - Commentary on Cain receiving a dog for protection
Perek Shirah - The specific praise song attributed to dogs: "Come, let us prostrate ourselves and bow; let us kneel before God our Maker" (Psalm 95:6)
Pirkei d'Rabbi Eliezer - The story of Abel's dog protecting his body after death

Rabbinic Commentaries:
Daat Zekenim (13th century) - Explanation of dogs' silence during the Exodus
Maharal of Prague (16th century) - Commentary on self-control of dogs versus humans
Rabbi Yisrael Salanter (19th century) - Interpretation of leaders with "faces of dogs" as followers rather than true leaders
Multiple commentaries on the interpretation of "kelev" (dog) as "kulo lev" (all heart)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: Does Judaism prohibit keeping dogs as pets?
A: No, Judaism permits keeping dogs, especially for protection, service, or companionship, while emphasizing responsible ownership.

Q2: Why were dogs historically less common in Orthodox Jewish homes?
A: This was largely cultural and practical - large families in urban settings had less need for companion animals and were sometimes unfamiliar with dogs.

Q3: Do animals have souls or afterlife according to Judaism?
A: There are differing opinions, with no definitive consensus among Jewish authorities.

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