Roberta Kalechofsky

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Dr. Roberta Kalechofsky tabling for Micah Press at the 2013 BVFF in Boston (cropped)

Roberta Kalechofsky (born May 11, 1931) is an American writer, publisher, and animal rights advocate. She is known for her contributions to Jewish vegetarianism and her work in promoting animal rights within the Jewish community.

Early Life and Education

Roberta Kalechofsky was born in Brooklyn, New York City. She attended Brooklyn College, where she earned her bachelor's degree in 1952. She later received her Ph.D. in English literature from New York University.

Career

Kalechofsky began her career as a writer and has published numerous works of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Her writing often explores themes of Jewish identity, ethics, and animal rights. In addition to her literary work, she is the founder of Micah Publications, a publishing house dedicated to Jewish vegetarianism and animal rights.

Micah Publications

In 1975, Kalechofsky founded Micah Publications, which has published a variety of works on Jewish vegetarianism, animal rights, and ethical living. The publishing house has been instrumental in promoting the idea that vegetarianism is consistent with Jewish teachings and values.

Advocacy

Kalechofsky is a prominent advocate for vegetarianism and veganism within the Jewish community. She has written extensively on the subject, arguing that a plant-based diet is not only healthier but also more ethical and in line with Jewish principles. Her advocacy work includes speaking engagements, writing articles, and participating in various animal rights organizations.

Personal Life

Roberta Kalechofsky resides in Marblehead, Massachusetts with her husband, Robert Kalechofsky. The couple has been active in both the literary and animal rights communities for many years.

Selected Works

• Vegetarian Judaism: A Guide for Everyone
• The Jewish Vegetarian Year Cookbook
• Job Enters a Pain Clinic
• Animal Suffering and the Holocaust: The Problem with Comparisons

See Also

• Jewish vegetarianism
• Animal rights
• Vegetarianism
• Veganism
• Ethics in Judaism