Episode 33 Locusts, Giraffes, and the Meaning of Kashrut
The laws of kashrut are some of the most famous in Judaism—but also the most misunderstood.
In this episode, Rabbi Soloveichik refers to a previous essay of his, published in Azure. You can read it here:
Click here to read “Locusts, Giraffes, and the Meaning of Kashrut”
Text: Leviticus 11
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