Is Fur a Jewish Issue?

Jewish worshipers chant every Sabbath morning, "The soul of every living being shall praise God's name" (Nishmat kol chai tva'rech et shim'chah). Yet, some come to synagogue during the winter months wearing coats that required the cruel treatment of some of those living beings whose souls praise God.

To decide whether the use of fur is a significant Jewish issue,we should consider several related questions:

1. What does the Jewish tradition say about the treatment of animals?
2. How much suffering do animals raised or trapped for their fur experience?
3. Does the wearing of fur coats have redeeming factors that would over ride Jewish teachings related to the proper treatment of animals?


JUDAISM AND ANIMALS

Judaism has beautiful and powerful teachings with regard to showing compassion to animals...

Source: Is Fur a Jewish Issue?
Author: Richard Schwartz

Link: Ban the sale of fur and killing of fur bearing animals