Chullin 61 - Birds of a Feather

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Chullin 61 - Birds of a Feather

Tablet Magazine

June 30, 2026 · 6:29

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On today’s page, Chullin 61, the rabbis wrestle with a surprisingly practical question: how can we tell whether an unfamiliar bird is kosher? Their discussion has echoed through the centuries, resurfacing whenever Jews encounter a new species—including one now found on millions of Thanksgiving tables. How did the turkey become kosher? Listen and find out.