Are we allowed to catch and release rodents on Shabbos? #Torah #shorts

Are we allowed to catch and release rodents on Shabbos? https://youtube.com/shorts/W4Chu7U-QBc #Torah #shorts #halachos - - - - - BeEzrat HaShem Learn with Lerner LevLeib@BeEzratHaShem.org Join our FREE online classes every Monday to Thursday night: +1 201-725-3444 | JEW, BE, HOLY | - - - - - Full Lecture: The Laws of Torah Study: Hilchot Talmud Torah 3: https://youtu.be/EzXCst50Cyk #AreWeAllowedToCatchAndReleaseRodents #TorahAnimalLaw #Damage #CatchAndRealase #MishnehTorah #HilchotTalmudTorah #LawsOfTorahStudy #TorahStudy #Torah #Rambam #Maimonides #Halachah #Mitzvah #Mitzvot #Mitzvos #JewishValue #JewishHashkafa #Halachos #Halachot #BeezratHashem #RabbiLevLeibLerner #RabbiLerner #LearnWithLerner #BeezratHashemLearnWithLerner #BeezratHashemHalachot #BeezratHashemHalachos #LevLeibLerner #LevLerner #RabbiLevLerner, #shorts, Pondering the ethical and Halachic quandaries of pest control? Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner addresses a timely and frequently asked question: "Are we allowed to catch and release rodents like mice, rats, or squirrels?" when they are destroying property or contaminating food. The challenge of dealing with unwanted houseguests—whether a persistent mouse, an intrusive rat, or a mischievous squirrel—often presents a dilemma for the homeowner seeking to balance protection of their possessions with compassion. Rabbi Lerner clarifies the immediate allowance: yes, you are absolutely permitted to catch them. However, the discussion quickly moves beyond simple removal. While there is a technical allowance within Jewish law (Halacha) to eliminate a pest actively destroying your belongings, Rabbi Lerner emphasizes a preferred, more merciful approach. He strongly encourages a humane solution: catching the animal and driving it a significant distance—three to five miles from your home—for release. But why the extra effort? Why not simply dispatch the nuisance? Rabbi Lerner reveals a profound Kabbalistic consideration that elevates this seemingly mundane question of pest management to a matter of spiritual significance. The reluctance to take a life, even that of a small rodent, is tied to a powerful, hidden possibility. Discover the deep, soul-based reason Rabbi Lerner provides that guides the Orthodox Jewish approach to pest control and compels us to consider every creature with profound respect. You won't want to miss the surprising spiritual consideration that dictates this compassionate Halachic practice. Watch now to learn the proper Torah-based method for handling this common household issue and gain insight into the profound value placed on every being. This video is essential viewing for anyone interested in Halacha, Torah study, and Jewish ethics.