Ask the Rabbi
Question
Is a Budgie a Kosher bird? Can I keep him as a pet at home?
Answer
The Budgie is clearly a non-kosher bird.
It is permitted to keep it as a pet at home.
Some people don't keep any pet birds at home, whether they are kosher or not, according to Kabala.
[ב"י יו"ד סימן קיז, החיד"א בברכי יוסף שם אות ב, כף החיים שם ס"ק ה, ספר חסידים סימן תתרלח, ובספר שמירת הגוף והנפש ח"ב סימן רמו].
When does the Jewish day begin?
Rabbi David Sperling | Nisan 10, 5775
Does Judaism have a concept of "Jihad" in the Talmud?
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Kislev 2, 5786
Pool in the nine days
Rabbi Daniel Kirsch | Kislev 7, 5786
