The Alliance does not oppose Kaporos per se, only the cruel and unnecessary use of chickens in the ceremony.
UPDATE September 24: 708 Kaporos Chickens Rescued!
Last week we reported the prompt, successful rescue of 250 crated chickens who fell off a truck taking them to Kaporos sites in Brooklyn, New York. They are now in good hands receiving good, loving care.
See:
Emergency Rescue of 250 Kaporos Chickens!
Today we are pleased to report that the Alliance has raised $13,076
of the $19,750 projected budget to cover the emergency care,
veterinary expenses, transport to sanctuaries throughout the United
States, and support for sanctuaries making special arrangements to
accommodate their new chicken residents. We will therefore receive
the matching donation of $10,000 to support our chicken rescue
operation! Thank you, everyone, for contributing!
Yesterday, the Kaporos chicken swinging and slaughtering got
underway in Brooklyn and elsewhere in the U.S. and the world where
Chicken Kaporos is practiced by participating Hasidic enclaves.
Our Alliance Team members are out there in the neighborhoods rescuing chickens and doing their best to change the hearts, minds, and practice of those who take part in this sad ritual. We anticipate that 250 or more chickens will be rescued this week.
Meanwhile, an article in the Jerusalem Post featuring Alliance
activist Rina Deych, and a new film featuring our End Chicken
Kaporos activities over the past five years can be read and watched
here:
Rina Deych writes: Aaron Reich, a journalist for the Jerusalem Post,
called me this evening. Here is the result:
Ahead of Yom Kippur, Jewish activists debunk Kapparot misconceptions
Jill Carnegie writes:
CaveLight Films has managed to compile over 5 years of footage
to artfully present the emotional work of ending the use of chickens
as Kaporos. We thank them for their thoughtfulness and their hard
work.