Thursday, December 27, 2018

halacha - What are the reasons that chewing cud is a kosher sign?


In parashat Shemini (Lev. 11:3), we learn that one of the signs for distinguishing kosher mammals is that a species must chew its own cud. Are there any taamim (explanations) that elucidate the significance behind this requirement?


Of course, this law is an example of a chok, in which we cannot rationally deduce its meaning. Nevertheless, since our sages have always offered taamim to explain the deeper, mystical, or moral explanations of chukot, I was wondering if such has been offered regarding this difficult-to-understand halacha.




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