Animal rights
Unnecessary and cruel: Using chickens for kapparot on Yom Kippur violates Jewish values – opinion
The practice has invited widespread scrutiny, even from sages, over the inhuman treatment of livestock. Trigger warning: Some readers might find the disclosed descriptions disturbing
Over 150 beagles rescued from testing at Wisconsin facility, marking over 2,000 released this year
Fabulous felines: Celebrating the beloved cats of the 'Post' for International Cat Day
Brigitte Bardot-funded campaign targets Israel's live animal shipments
Stud tortoise Diego goes home after fathering most of his species
A 130-year-old tortoise is returning to the wild after a good job done in San Diego Zoo's breeding program.
Porcupines poached for meat in northern Israel due to superstitions
The beliefs tied to porcupines are the result of the noises the animal makes, "that resemble a baby's cry," Ling said.
7 Best Tips to Find the Best Dog Breed for You
When it’s time to get a dog one of the first questions you might ask yourself is “what kind of dog should I get?”
Gazan cat gets life-saving medical treatment in Israel
The ally-cat was brought into Israel through the Erez Crossing.
Petah Tikva to open first cat park to contain, house stray felines
The park will have food and water dishes, playing grounds, and will be under supervision of the local council's veterinary services.
A Window to the World: Jews and sled dogs
The famous Iditarod race in Alaska raises ethical questions.
Israeli city’s rabbis rule all dogs are bad and their owners accursed
The rabbi of neighboring Holon, Avraham Yosef, is quoted as writing: “I do not find any grounds for permitting any dog whatsoever in any manner.”
Netanyahu steps up to save animals' lives
"We see animal rights as an important cause and we will continue to put an emphasis on it,” wrote Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Cat overpopulation in the Holy Land: Why it matters and what can be done
Baby monkeys poisoned at U.S. primate research center
All infant monkeys were found to have dye on their fur, skin or around the mouth, which caused a fatal allergic reaction.
