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MB3 129b: Killing Dangerous Animals on Shabbos (316:10-11)

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD

It is permissible to kill a dangerous animal on Shabbos, even if it isn't attacking you. Is killing a hornet on Shabbos similar to a snake or to killing a flea? Killing a spider on Shabbos.

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA is the Associate Rabbi at the Young Israel of Woodmere. He has been giving a Daf Yomi shiur for 30 years (available on YUTorah), and also gives a weekly gemara be’iyun shiur, daily halacha shiurim, and many other classes. An international lecturer on medical and halachic issues, Rabbi Dr. Glatt has autho...

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