animal ethics and morals Flashcards
what is the difference between ethics and morals? (2)
“ethics” leans towards decisions based upon individual character, and the more subjective understanding of right and wrong by individuals
“morals” emphasises the widely-shared communal or societal norms about right and wrong.
ethics? (1)
principles that guide someone’s behaviour or decisions
morals? (1)
principles of right or wrong behaviour
values? (2)
holding something in high regard,
something that deserves high regards
belief? (1)
an acceptance that something exists or is true
dilemma? (1)
a conflict, problem or situation with a difficult choice to make
subjective? (1)
based on or influenced by someone’s feelings, tastes or opinions
objective? (1)
based on facts and evidence
authorities? (1)
foundation or basis a decision or argument rests on
kashrut? (2)
fit or proper
jewish dietary laws
Tzaar baalei chayim? (1)
the jewish ethical treatment of animals
eco kashrut? (1)
sustainability of eating and killing kosher foods
Baal tachlit? (1)
do not destroy things unnecessarily
Hashgacha? (2)
kosher food preparation
according to kosher laws and authorities
trief? (2)
non kosher food
pareve? (2)
food that is not meat or dairy
has no connection to animals
Mashiagch? (10)
someone who oversees preperation of kosher foods
vegetarian and vegan? (2)
Vegetarian → someone who doesn’t eat meat
Vegan → someone who doesn’t eat animal products
rennet? (1)
the non kosher ingredients in a product
milchik/chalavi and fleishik/basari (2)
milchik/chalavi → dairy products
fleishik/basari → meat products
what are the principles of kashrut? (4)
No meat and milk (dairy) together
Animals → chews cud + cloven hooves
No birds of prey
Fish must have fins + scales
how must meat be killed to be considered kosher? (4)
needs to be killed in a quick and painless way; humanely
swift cut across the throat (causes unconsciousness and is painless)
no internal blemish
We can’t eat animals that have died of natural causes, that were killed by other animals or have a disease.
why are some dairy products non kosher? (2)
the product might have been farmed from a non kosher animal.
may have mixed with rennet
what is the only insect that is considered kosher? (1)
locusts
what are 3 examples of trief? (3)
pork, shelfish, any bird of prey, fish without fins or scales
what is the kds kashrut policy? (7)
The separation of meat and milk products.
The separation of dairy and meat utensils during the preparation and serving of food.
All meat served by the School is obtained from a recognised kosher butcher.
The non-serving or eating of treif foods.
The furtherance of Tikkun Olam through the observance of eco-kashrut, restricting our purchase and consumption of foods to those that are produced in an ethical manner.
The importance of teaching students about kashrut.
A vegetarian option should be available at all school functions, including camps.
