Anti-Shechita Prosecutions in the Anglo-American World, 1855-1913

Focusing on the historical efforts by animal welfare groups across multiple countries, the book investigates attempts to ban shechita, the Jewish method of slaughter. It delves into the legal prosecutions framed as humanitarian concerns, uncovering a persistent and underlying antisemitism that motivates these actions. This exploration sheds light on the intersection of animal rights and religious practices, revealing deeper societal issues tied to prejudice and discrimination.