What is the nature of the law "You shall not slaughter it and its young on the same day"? Through an examination of the text and the various commentators, we can uncover various interpretations as to the reasons behind this law, as well as the understanding that although man is permitted to eat meat, he must always remember that animals are living creatures and he must therefore feel merciful towards them.

Courtesy of the Virtual Beit Midrash, Yeshivat Har Etzion