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Kosher Food
Kosher food is food that meets Jewish dietary laws. Any food can be called kosher food if it adheres to Jewish law. Foods that are considered Jewish aren't necessarily kosher. Kosher food laws are rather extensive, some are derived from the bible and others through rabbinic interpretations over the years.
1,170 Questions
Why were Jews forbidden to eat pigs in the old testament?
Because God forbade it when detailing the laws of kashrut (Deuteronomy ch.14).
If the question is searching for the greater meaning or purpose, there have been a number of such reasons suggested, including (but not limited to): preventing trichonosis, pigs commonly ate trash, delineating the Jewish community, pig-flesh is similar to human-flesh, the pig does not need to be actively raised, unlike most other livestock, the pig has malignant effects on a person's soul, etc. However, Religious Jews do not believe that any of these reasons serve as anything more than science adding to the validity of the original command. They argue that God in His Infinite Wisdom gave the Jewish people the Torah knowing how the various elements of the world would interact and knew that pork would not be good for Jewish people. Therefore, He forbade the consumption of pork and Jews follow such a command because they accept the Divine Wisdom.
Is agave nectar kosher for passover?
Agave is just a green vegetable, so its refined juice is in the same category as maple syrup. Entirely acceptable.
Is canned evaporated milk kosher for passover?
It should be labeled as having had rabbinic supervision for Passover use.
Why do Jews lean when they eat during Passover?
The Jewish nation celebrates its birth as a nation and its redemption from slavery in Egypt on Passover (Pesach). In the distant past, eating while leaning was a luxury for royalty, and on these nights, Jews pamper themselves by emulating that royal tradition.
Yes - If you look at the can, you will see the letter "U" with a circle around it. This is one of the symbols attached toproducts to indicate that it is Kosher.
no they're made from bugs. Judaism prohibits eating bugs in any form. Although there are some groups that eat kosher grasshoppers but not everyone does this as they don't have the tradition to do so. Plus it's disgusting to begin with.
These days, mostly chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys. Pigeons are kosher, as are many songbirds. Birds of prey and scavengers are explicitly forbidden, as are flightless birds.
Marmite is made entirely from non-animal products and as such is parve - that is, the laws of kashrut do not apply to it and it can be consumed by Jewish people. Which is lucky, because it's delicious.
Are Jews allowed to eat prawn crisps?
No.
For a type fish or seafood to be Kosher, it must have fins and scales.
Can Jews eat at Kentucky Fried Chicken?
No, unless the chicken itself, and the cooking vessels, are kosher.
Is quinoa 'Kosher for Passover'?
There is a debate about quinoa, which until recently was not known outside of the Americas. Initially it was considered fine for Passover because it's not one of the forbidden grains (wheat, barley, oats, rye, spelt). However, there are some who say it isn't allowed for Ashkenazim because of how it may be processed. It's often grown with barley or processed in its proximity.
Ashkenazim (Jews of European-descent) stay away from foods that can become confused with grains, such as rice or legumes, or that become mixed with grains. This could include quinoa.
Sephardi (Eastern) Jews usually eat the above foods, so if you're Sephardi, quinoa is okay.
However, even for Ashkenazim, since quinoa is species-related to vegetables (such as spinach and beets), not to rice or any legume, and Rabbi Moshe Feinstein determined that there is no Torah-basis to extend the legume-stringency to new foods, some major Kashrut organizations have now certified quinoa for Passover use by all Jews. These include the OU, the Chicago Rabbinical Council and the Star-K.
For Passover use, quinoa should be bought only with a kosher-for-Passover certified label. Those who wish to be stringent may consult their own Rabbi before relying on the recent ruling.
For more information, see the attached Related Links.
Why do Jews celebrate Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur is not really "celebrated" but it is perhaps the most important day of the Jewish calendar. On this day, Jews fast from sundown the evening before until nightfall (about 25 hours) and spend much of that time in congregational prayer. This fast includes abstinence from food, drink, bathing, sexual relations, wearing leather or elaborate jewelry, perfume or lotions.
Yom Kippur means the Day of Atonement. This is because on this day all of a person's sins are atoned for, by confessing them to those who you have wronged and seeking forgiveness in the days leading up to the holiday, and then seeking forgiveness from God.
No, as they are birds of prey, eagles are not a kosher species of bird.
The word, usually spelled "treif" (but sometimes spelled trayf, traif, etc.), is a transliteration from a Yiddish word that is used colloquially to refer to any non-kosher food. It is derived from the Hebrew word "teref" in the Bible which was originally used to refer specifically to non-kosher meats.
Yes, they are certified dairy by the OU (not chalav yisrael)
What challenges do the commandments present to Jews?
The commandments require us to make certain purchases beyond what a non-religious person buys (such as Shabbat candles, etc.).
The commandments may sometimes expose us to ridicule.
The commandments require us to be aware constantly (not to walk around in a daze), so we don't violate any of them.
The commandments place certain limitations on what we can do (such as where we may eat).
What foods can't judaisms eat?
Religiously observant Jews will not eat any food that is not kosher. The core rules of kashrut (dietary laws) are:
- Land animals must have split hooves and chew their cud.
- Fish have to have scales and fins.
- Birds cannot be amongst those listed as forbidden in the Torah and cannot be hunters/scavengers
- Animals must be killed in a specific manner and must be free of all disease
- As much blood as possible must be removed from meat as consumption of blood is forbidden
- Dairy and meat cannot be combined in the same meal and there's a waiting period between eating one then the other.
- Orthodox Jews and some Conservative Jews will not eat certain fruits and vegetables because it's too difficult to guarantee that all bugs have been washed away (cauliflower, asparagus, and the like).
Additionally, food must be prepared and handled following kashrut. Any food that does not meet these requirements cannot be eaten by those who are religiously observant.
Where are the kosher deli stores in Illinois?
Chicago has the largest Jewish population in the State of Illinois.
Is it a bad thing for a Jew to eat pork?
The Torah forbids Jews to eat pork (Deuteronomy ch.14). Doing so (for a Jew) is a violation of God's command.See also the Related Links.
Is dog food considered chametz on Passover?
Yes. Dog food is probably chametz on Passover and may not be owned by a Jew on Passover. Most dogs will happily eat Matzo and meat/chicken on Passover.
No way! If they were, they would have to come from a kosher animal!
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Brains from a kosher slaughtered animal are kosher.
