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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.


Does the Jews eat cray fish?

Observant Jews do not eat crayfish.


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.


What fish do jews eat?

Fish that have fins and scales


Do you heat up gefilte fish from a jar?

Yes, gefilte fish from a jar can be heated up either in the microwave or on the stovetop. Simply follow the instructions on the packaging for best results.


Do Jews eat fish without scales?

Jews who keep kosher don't eat fish wihout scales (Deuteronomy ch.14).