Do Animals Have Souls?

Are dogs mentioned in the bible? Is it permissible to hunt animals for sport? Can I bless my cat? Do animals have souls? Is there an afterlife for my pet? How do I grieve for my dog and what prayer can I say?

From the mundane to the perplexing, Rabbi Ron Isaacs answers all your questions about animals and pets in a warm, wise, and witty manner. He brings his many years of personal experience as both a pet owner and a rabbi to create a family-friendly resource whose advice you will cherish and use repeatedly in your day-to-day lives. If you've ever wanted a guide to turn when you have an animal or pet question, Do Animals Have Souls will fill the bill beautifully.

The Author

Rabbi Ron Isaacs, Ed.D, is the rabbi of Temple Sholom in Bridgewater, New Jersey and co-director of its Hebrew High School. A former adjunct lecturer in the Graduate Rabbinical School of the Jewish Theological School, he is the author of more than one hundred books. Rabbi Ron Isaacs can be reached directly through his website at www.rabbiron.com.