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Is your dog Jewish?

Religious Jews have traditionally not kept dogs as pets, despite the many benefits of doing so. What is the place of pooches in Judaism?

The Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind has graduated more than 350 canines in Israel
The Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind has graduated more than 350 canines in Israel
(photo credit: Courtesy)
ByRUTH JUDAH
OCTOBER 8, 2015 15:34
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