Shechita

Shechita is the Jewish ritual method of slaughtering animals for food, designed to ensure the process is humane and minimizes suffering. A trained, certified individual called a shochet uses a sharp knife to make a swift, precise cut that severs the trachea and esophagus in one motion, causing immediate loss of consciousness. The process follows specific religious laws to ensure ethical treatment and compliance with dietary laws (kashrut). Shechita emphasizes compassion, safety, and respect for the animal, and is considered an important religious obligation within Jewish tradition.