Chazal taught us that eating prohibited food corrupts the soul.
Does the harm come from the violation of halacha? Or is it the nature of prohibited foods that they harm the soul?
What happens when a small amount of prohibited food is mixed with permitted food? In such cases, halacha might permit eating the mixture. But is it still harmful for the soul?
What happens if you eat prohibited food unwittingly or unwillingly?
What happens if you eat prohibited food to save your life (פיקוח נפש)?
A source sheet is available through the links in both WORD format and pdf. In class we will translate and explain the sources.