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Save the date: Sacred Slaughter Practicum | June 14-18, 2026, in Mercer, PA

Save the Date: Sacred Slaughter Practicum

June 14–18, 2026 | Mercer, PA

Join us for our upcoming Shechitah Practicum, an immersive, hands-on training hosted by Sacred Slaughter Institute and led by Rabbi Shlomo Zacharow. This multi-day practicum will take place June 14–18, 2026, at a farm location in Mercer, Pennsylvania, and offers in-depth instruction in kosher slaughter rooted in halacha, skill, and reverence for life. Whether you are pursuing certification or seeking a deeper connection to this sacred avodah, this practicum provides a rare opportunity to learn directly in the field.

Space is limited and fills quickly. Register now to save your spot!

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“I am hugely moved every time I'm davening in a minyan, or even in a community of people who care about both Jewish practice and land connection and don't sacrifice one for the other, like many spaces I find myself in that are not practicing Jewish life the way I want to be. This seminar feels like my people. I just want to hold onto them all.”

“Being a part of the entire process of sheep -- from herding them, shepherding, to shechting, skinning, through packaging -- gave me the feeling that my meat consumption was not to be taken lightly or something that I could just do quickly. It gave me a newfound appreciation for the consumption of red meat.”

“I was emotionally moved seeing Jews of all levels of connectedness to their heritage find grounding and connection in performing the mitzvah of shechita.”

“The hands-on demos were very helpful and knowing what to look for in a proper shecht. It was also helpful to see nevalot and learn the reasons behind it.”

“I was emotionally moved holding sheep down with many other people all singing nigunim (melodies without words) to try to help calm the sheep and also ourselves.”