Kosher Food
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Early Dietary Laws
If Genesis says all plants and all animals are put on earth to be eaten by man how come we have man made dietary laws? Thank you very much for your interesting questions. First of all, we must realize that…
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The Terms “Kosher” and “Treif”
What is the difference in meaning of the words “kosher” and “tahor” . “Tahor” seems to be the word the Torah uses for “Kosher”. That is a great question! Kosher or “Kasher” is used throughout the Mishnah and Talmud and…
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Penguins
Why aren’t penguins listed among the non-kosher birds in the Torah? Not every bird is mentioned. Some say that they are listed by species not as individuals. But, most important, is the commentary that we do not really know the…
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Was Chicken Always Considered Meat?
I have been told that at one time chicken was considered to be Parve (neither Meat nor Dairy). This later was changed to consider chicken to be meat. Is this true? When did it happen? Who did it? Why was…
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The Nature of Kosher Fish
I have found that for the most part keeping Kosher laws is not only honoring to G-d but also very healthy. It is my understanding that fish without scales or fins are unclean for human consumption in Kosher food law.…
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Different Numbers for Each Species in the Ark
Why does the text give different numbers of animals that are to be taken into the ark? The Torah requires seven pairs of kosher animals and only one pair of the non-kosher animals. The Kli Yakar, one of the classic…
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Kosher Locusts
What are the names of the kosher locusts or grasshoppers we can eat. Do any Jews in the world sell these items? Do companies sell these items in Israel or USA? Interesting question! I’m sorry to disappoint you, but there…
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Is Kosher Slaughter Humane?
Since G-d requires kindness and humaneness and respect for all, is the ritual slaughter of animals used today still indeed the most appropriate method? Are there other more humane methods of kosher slaughter? I found your question regarding ritual slaughter…
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Fish Meat
Does the Talmud ever explain why fish is regarded as parve (neither a Milk product nor a Meat product) and not meat? Thank you. Hi! Very interesting question. The truth is that it’s the other way around. Chicken and other…