Ask the Rabbi
- Halacha
- Plants and Animals
- General Questions
Question
Is it permissable halachically to participate in "catch and release" fishing, for sport?
Answer
This would be considered Tzaar Baalei Chaim (needlessly causing pain or sorrow to animals).

Hilchos Kelayim with making compost
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Citrus rootstock has outgrown the original tree
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Dog inside home
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | Sivan 26, 5769



