Petting a Pig

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There is a petting zoo near us that allows visitors to pet its pigs. Is that permitted in Jewish law?

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  1. The Just Ask! - AskTheRabbi.org Team

    Yes, it is permitted to pet a pig (if it is not dangerous). According to Judaism, the mitzvah to refrain from eating pig, forbids a Jew to eat it, but does not forbid petting or touching it.

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