The kosher-laws. are commanded in the Torah (Deuteronomy ch.14) and explained in detail in the Talmud-volume of Chullin.
* Meat must be from those land animals which have split hooves and chew their cud (such as beef, venison and mutton).
* Fish have to have scales and fins. Shellfish are not kosher.
* Birds cannot be among those listed as forbidden in the Torah (Deuteronomy ch.14) and cannot be hunters/scavengers. In actual practice, today we eat only those species concerning which we have a tradition that they're permitted, such as domestic chicken, geese, pigeons and turkey.
* Animals must be slaughtered in the manner specified by Jewish law and must be free of all disease. In actual practice, those who keep kosher purchase meat which is certified as having been prepared in the kosher manner.
* As much blood as possible must be removed from meat before cooking, since consumption of blood is forbidden (Leviticus ch.17). This is done at home or by the kosher butcher, through salting, soaking and rinsing.
* Dairy and meat cannot be combined in the same meal and there's a waiting period between eating one and then the other. After dairy: 1/2 hour. After meat: 6 hours for most Jewish communities.
* Fruits and vegetables should be checked to be sure they're free of bugs. Some Jews avoid cauliflower, asparagus, and the like, because of the difficulty in checking them.
Additionally, food must be prepared and handled following kashrut-laws and with kosher ingredients only. Processed foods should be labeled as having had kosher supervision during their processing. Any food that does not meet these requirements cannot be eaten by those who are religiously observant Jews.
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Link: Could you give me a list of kosher and non-kosher types of fish?
The core commands for kashrut are found in the Torah. Their application are a part of the Oral Torah which is documented in the Talmud, and rabbincal clarifications were then added.
The Torah.
This makes no sense. Some kosher what?
Kashrut refers to the rules of food preparation and consumption, any food that is produced according to these rules is kosher. Kosher is not a style of cooking.
Yes, because Kosher products adhere to strict rules and the rules are similar to those of Islam, such as that of no pork.
Kosher refers to the process of food production. Anything prepared according to the rules of kashrut is kosher.
There are the main rules in Judaism which consist of, Do not murder, only believe in one G-d, i took you out of Egypt, respect your parents, Do not "break" Shabbat (keep shabbat rules), no adultery, and so on.... There are also rules taken from texts my Chachamim (sages) who study it all who come up with rules, like rules concerning Koshrut (keeping kosher.)
Bacalhau can be kosher if it's made following the rules of kashrut. If it's commercially made, it would have to be certified kosher by a recognized kashrut organization.
No, of course not. Most liver is not kosher, just as most meat is not kosher.
You need to call your local Orthodox rabbi so he can come to your house to help you.
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Hanukkah is a holiday, while "kosher" is an adjective referring to food which is made in accordance with the Torah-rules for preparing food. Celebrating a "kosher" Hanukkah, it would mean that any foods served during the holiday were kosher.
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