#256 Deriving benefit from non-kosher animals

Question

I bought a pair of gloves and realized that they are made of pigskin with an acrylic lining.

Can I wear these even though I will be deriving pleasure from a pig? Is this the same as snake skin or alligator shoes or purses?

Answer

There is no prohibition on deriving benefit from non-kosher animals. It is also permitted to wear them during food preparation.

Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit"a

Answered by: Hagaon Rav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a

Published: February 19, 2013

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