Acharei Mot
Bad news for vampires G-d says: Don't partake of blood The life of all flesh
Of course (do I actually have to say "of course"?) the Torah prohibition isn't about vampires. In the beginning it seemed G-d wanted us to be vegetarians, allowing for the consumption of meat only after the Flood. This week's portion is one of several places where restrictions are imposed on our carnivorous habit. G-d allows it, but doesn't want it to be easy.Lev 17:13-14If any Israelite or stranger who resides among them hunts down an animal or a bird that may be eaten, that person shall pour out its blood and cover it with earth ... You shall not partake of the blood of any flesh, for the life of all flesh is its blood. Anyone who partakes of it shall be cut off."