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Subject: Re: Question
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Date: Tue, 3-Jan-84 10:22:32 EST
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In response to the statement that in Judaism eating meat is necessary.

In Judaism, eating meat is certainly not required on a daily basis.
However, some sages have made the interpretation that on certain days, the
"pleasure" of eating meat is required, in order to show that one is truly
enjoying G-d's bounty (a simcha).  I assume this is what Mr. Posner is
referring to. 

A sizable number of Orthodox rabbis argue against this interpretation!

In Judaism and Vegetarianism, Exposition Press, Smithtown, New York, 1982,
Richard H. Schwartz addresses this question on page 68.  He cites several
references of Orthodox rabbis who interpret the relevant passages
differently.  Mr. Posner should also be aware that there are several
vegetarian, Orthodox rabbis.  I recommend this book highly.  It discusses
this and other questions regarding Judaism and Vegetarianism.

Also good is:

Berman, Louis, Vegetarianism and Jewish Tradition, Ktav Publishing House,
New York, 1981.