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Kosher is defined clearly in The Bible; once in Leviticus Ch. 11 and again in Deuteronomy Ch. 14 The Rabbis in the Talmus discuss the finer details, but the laws are Biblical. Leviticus, chapter 11 begins with:
1 : And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them,
2 : Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, These are the beasts which ye shall eat among all the beasts that are on the earth.
3 : Whatsoever parteth the hoof, and is clovenfooted, and cheweth the cud, among the beasts, that shall ye eat.
4 : Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.
5 : And the coney, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.
6 : And the hare, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.
7 : And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you.
8 : Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcase shall ye not touch; they are unclean to you.
9 : These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.
10 : And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination unto you:
11 : They shall be even an abomination unto you; ye shall not eat of their flesh, but ye shall have their carcases in abomination.
12 : Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you.
13 : And these are they which ye shall have in abomination among the fowls; they shall not be eaten, they are an abomination: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,
14 : And the vulture, and the kite after his kind;
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How does the talmud affect the daily lives of Jewish people?
1) The Talmud, after the Torah, is considered the primary text of Jewish learning. Jewish rabbis and scholars, and many laymen, spend time learning the Talmud (as well as the Torah). 2) The Talmud is the chief repository of Jewish law and its decisions are viewed as binding by religious Jews. For example, it affects our daily life in that it sets forth the daily blessings, the laws of keeping kosher, the laws of Shabbat and the Jewish festivals, the laws of charity, and much more.
Where can one buy food that is kosher?
One can purchase food that is kosher at bakeries that are supervised by rabbis. This will ensure that the food is in fact genuinely kosher. Also, some foods may carry a "hekhsher" symbol on the packaging. If the symbol is on the packaging, the food is kosher.
What has the author Menachem Fisch written?
Menachem Fisch has written: 'Rational rabbis' -- subject(s): Criticism, interpretation, Judaism and science, Talmud, Talmud Torah (Judaism)
Do rabbis still teach the the talmud?
Definitely. The sheer number of individuals who attend regularly scheduled classes in Talmud is almost certainly greater today than ever before, in all of history since the Talmud was compiled.
Do Jews follow the Talmud, or the Torah, or both?
Both, but that's an oversimplification. Here's an example: The Torah says, don't work on the Sabbath. But what is work? When exactly does the Sabbath begin and end? For questions like this, the Talmud is useful. The Talmud records the different opinions of a wide variety of rabbis from the time of the Pharisees to about the year 400. When different rabbis disagreed, the Talmud doesn't always say whose opinion wins, so for that, it's useful to look at later commentaries. The arguments about some issues continue to this day: Is it work to turn on or off an electric light on the Sabbath? For that, you need to ask modern rabbis, but their answers (even the from the Reform movement) refer back to the Talmud.
What was the Jewish Talmud?
It IS (still is, not was) (basically) the rule book of Judaism as written by Rabbis, pertaining to laws, ethics, customs, and history.
Do rabbis have a purpose?
They are expected to be learned in Torah. They are often involved in teaching, overseeing kosher food production, or providing spiritual leadership.
Is U symbol on packaging kosher?
The kaskrut symbol (hechsher) is a U in a circle and this belongs to The Union of Orthodox Rabbis.
What do rabbis believe in?
judaism. The Rabbis were and are the transmitters of the Oral Law, which is part of the Torah. It is also known as the Talmud (and commentaries). Rabbis are called upon to teach and explain Torah, and to determine halakhah (Torah law). For a list of the most basic Jewish beliefs, see the attached Related Link.
How do you use the Talmud today?
The Talmud is taught and learned as part of the Torah ("Torah" in its wider definition), since God commands us to learn Torah (Deuteronomy ch.11). It details the laws, attitudes and beliefs of the Torah.
What is the role of a ordained rabbi?
A Rabbi is a Jewish teacher, but rabbis in modern times also have other functions:Prayer leader (including weddings and funerals)Kosher food supervision (orthodox rabbis only)Religious counselingReligious school principals
Where did the Rabbis flee to during the destruction of the second temple of Jerusalem?
Those who were able to flee went to the town of Yavneh (Talmud, Gittin 56b).
