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They Scoff at Us

They scoff at us Jews for our traditions the myriad laws and restrictions Never mixing milk and meat watching every bite we eat No wearing garments of mixed materials not even on our ‘interiors’ Never planting mixed seeds, and for our cattle no non-kosher feed Letting the land lie fallow every seven years no matter some accounts in arrears… Yet these traditions ensure ecological balance which our Rabbis safeguard with Talmudic talent

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Date: 7/16/2024 3:06:00 AM
Agree with Hilda information is appreciated! I suppose eating any meat at all is unkind to animals as my monk friend and cousin would say! Perhaps I will grow and change my dietary behavior! Great poem for it makes me think Gershon!
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Date: 7/16/2024 12:04:00 AM
I have in the past bought kosher meat from a kosher store because the animals are treated more humanely. Now I cut out red meat. Traditions gives comfort, so it's a good thing. Your poem is informative.
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Date: 7/15/2024 10:11:00 PM
Gershon, Just this, in the face of the unknown and untrusted. Tested in the forge of time by HaShem. Tradition remains the finest wisdom. -Richard
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