tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post6366922619673300500..comments2023-11-12T20:59:55.490-05:00Comments on Building a Jewish Life: Can You Be an Orthodox Jew Who Happens to Be Vegetarian or Vegan?Kochavahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841373131402987905noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-35345108844683283912013-03-23T23:01:01.284-04:002013-03-23T23:01:01.284-04:00dairy house hold is amazing! dairy seder are the b...dairy house hold is amazing! dairy seder are the best. Ice cream for dessert on yuntif. I call that a festive meal! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-51933952590648699522012-03-23T02:30:06.842-04:002012-03-23T02:30:06.842-04:00Psssh. My entire family is lacto ovo vegetarian an...Psssh. My entire family is lacto ovo vegetarian and kosher. It isn't a big deal at all. And @ Bethany, I really pity your diet. If you can't make food that is awesome and doesn't happen to be made of meat, learn to cook girl! <br />My mom hosts the best shabbat dinners---gingered green beans, spiced basmati and red lentils with cinnamon stuffed in roasted yellow peppers with tahini Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-64210852281399361362012-03-11T11:38:46.563-04:002012-03-11T11:38:46.563-04:00I went through this when I became a baal teshuva. ...I went through this when I became a baal teshuva. Finally, I asked a rav (hareidi i might add) and the answer was: halachically you only have to eat the meat of korban pesach, when Moshiach comes. Other than that you're scot free. <br /><br />Regarding being a guest, most of the time it's not really a problem. Most people like to know ahead of time. If they make something special great, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-73059351088850684342012-03-09T12:36:23.254-05:002012-03-09T12:36:23.254-05:00Can't see your video, because I'm at work ...Can't see your video, because I'm at work - so disregard if this is the video you've posted . . . .<br /><br />Have you seen Mayim Bialik's video on stuff people say to kosher vegans?<br /><br />I'm not Jewish nor vegan - but found it hilarious just based on my knowledge from friends who are! Plus I <3 Mayim (and Amy Farrah Fowler and Blossom)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-57328356682934129942012-03-06T12:09:00.111-05:002012-03-06T12:09:00.111-05:00The most famous orthodox vegetarian is Richard H S...The most famous orthodox vegetarian is Richard H Schwartz. Here is a link to his info, he's also written extensively on the subject of being Jewish and vegetarian at the same time.<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_H._SchwartzMarkhttp://twitter.com/Marksoflanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-25881655590193647442012-03-06T12:06:13.834-05:002012-03-06T12:06:13.834-05:00I don't think that's true. Most people ser...I don't think that's true. Most people serve a meat dish or two and lots of salads and other side dishes. I know that's what we do.Markhttp://twitter.com/Marksoflanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-53118758748470847242012-03-06T12:00:17.875-05:002012-03-06T12:00:17.875-05:00There is also a lot of information on Jews and veg...There is also a lot of information on Jews and vegetarianism and veganism that indicate biblical support for such ethical and spiritual eating habits, tho you may be in the minority (http://www.all-creatures.org/articles/jvdiet.html) and (http://www.jewishveg.com/schwartz/should_jews.html). Additionally, there is a growing movement of Jewish veg_ism in promotion of our traditional ecological Beth DeRiccohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07580252158731818714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-74492960642898195042012-03-06T08:45:25.749-05:002012-03-06T08:45:25.749-05:00Unless you don't make a big deal of it. I have...Unless you don't make a big deal of it. I have vegetarian friends and friends with other diet needs, and they just eat what they can at meals. Beyond the "cholent, schnitzel, deli roll, potato kugel" type meals, I feel like most people make all side dishes pareve, so a vegetarian can load up on side dishes(and make sure they get plenty of protein in other meals during the day). WhenLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346629911135742919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-51538570681859645212012-03-05T14:16:44.229-05:002012-03-05T14:16:44.229-05:00I was a vegan when I began studying for conversion...I was a vegan when I began studying for conversion. While I found that the literal answer was "Yes, you can be a vegan/vegetarian and convert," there were enough practical reasons to start eating meat that I did begin to eat it.<br /><br />For one, it's a whole lot easier to learn the ins and outs of handling meat and dairy in the same kitchen...when you have both in your kitchen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-87953557318997940522012-03-05T13:33:46.479-05:002012-03-05T13:33:46.479-05:00If I were to answer your title question literally ...If I were to answer your title question literally the answer would be no. You can't 'happen to be a vegetarian or vegan.' If after careful study and rabbinic consultation you decide to be vegetarian or vegan you may well find rabbis and communities who permit it.<br /> <br />I know one vegetarian convert who at her beit din was asked if they would eat meat if they were religiously Larry Lennhoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06578073969473815180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-4418436913626608262012-03-05T12:58:11.318-05:002012-03-05T12:58:11.318-05:00But what does Sheldon say about kashrut?? (sorry, ...But what does Sheldon say about kashrut?? (sorry, couldn't resist! I watch waaaay too much Big Bang Theory!) I never realized that actress was Jewish. Cool.Mrs. Sara B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08573503930730790867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-79693958752375848032012-03-05T11:06:10.422-05:002012-03-05T11:06:10.422-05:00There is no genuine mizva to eat meat today. the o...There is no genuine mizva to eat meat today. the only binding universal meat eating mizva is Korban Pesah, which was once a year and binding on those in proximity to Jerusalem.<br />And dont forget Rav Kook's Vegetarian Vision. In the Idealistic Utopian Future, whereby Humans return to Adenistic state of Pre Sin (Adam's fall) , we will once again eat only the Fruits of the Garden and menashnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292734369805726323.post-12924713882526938202012-03-05T10:42:47.295-05:002012-03-05T10:42:47.295-05:00People will not like hosting you at meals, FWIW.People will not like hosting you at meals, FWIW.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375431332942195656noreply@blogger.com