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Why do Jews eat Gefilte fish?

Updated: 11/10/2022
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At the time of the Mishna (200 CE), rabbis deemed it meritorious to eat fish on the Sabbath and Jews became accustomed to eating fish at festive meals. Gefilte fish, which has been called the quintessential Jewish food, is an especially popular fish to serve at the Passover Seder meal.

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Why do Jews eat Gefilte Fish at Passover?

Gefilte fish is eaten on Sabbath and Festivals throughout the year. It has no specific relevance to Passover.


Can dogs eat gefilte fish?

It's not recommended that dogs eat gefilte fish as this dish contains a lot of onion which is a toxin for dogs.


What kinds of fish do jews eat?

The Torah permits us to eat fish that have fins and scales (Deuteronomy ch.14). No shellfish. See the attached Related link for a full list.


Popular on Passover what do Jews call the fish balls made with ground fish matzo meal and eggs cooked in fish broth and served cold with horseradish?

Gefilte


What is the spelling of gefilta fish?

Gefilte fish.


How do you spell the Yiddish word gefilte fish?

Gefilte (geh-fill-teh) Fish. The pronunciation could be different depending on the geographical region that you are in but this is how the Wordbook Dictionary describes it as being commonly said.


What is gefilte fish made from?

Gefilte is made from ground fish, browned onions, cabbage, pepper, salt, and sometimes is served with horseradish when served on airplanes. The fish used for gefilte are usually Pike, Carp, Mullet, Nile Perch and Salmon.


Is gefilte fish healthy?

Yes. Gefilte fish is low in calories, high in protein, and has many B vitamins essential for healthy skin and hair. Gefilte fish is often mixed with minced vegetables such as carrots and onions, which are also packed with sulfides and minerals.


Does the Jews eat cray fish?

Observant Jews do not eat crayfish.


Do you heat up gefilte fish from a jar?

yes


What fish do jews eat?

Fish that have fins and scales


Can you eat gefilte fish raw?

There is no such thing as "raw" gefilte fish, unless you are making it from scratch and eating the unpoached mousse mixture. It's made of ground fish, matzah meal, eggs, onion, and seasoning that is boiled in a pot with vegetables. The jelly around it is the poaching liquid chilled off (it naturally jells). You eat it cold, with some of the chilled jelly and horseradish. Some groups eat this dish hot, either baked or pan-fried.