Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Keeping It Simple With Kosher Meals

By Brian Ellis


Most people do not know what these really are. There is a lot that goes into preparing kosher meals and here some of these points are noted and looked at. There is a whole process involved from shechting an animal, if meat is served to preparing it and even how to wash up the utensils used.

For example, only animals that chew the cud and have cloven hooves are permissible by Torah standards to be kosher. This is the Five books of Moses and there is definite reference in them as to what may be consumed by a Jew and what may not. Then there is the process of obtaining the food and these laws abound and are put into practice when preparing foods of this kind.

A knife is used for this and it has to be of certain requirements. It is very sharp and it must be without any kinks in the cutting edge. The animal is soothed and calmed prior to the cutting which avoids it into jumping into a state of shock.

There are many other laws that require studying one of them being all the laws pertaining to kashrut. This is the in depth material of what is needed in order to practice these laws in their entirety. Meat and milk for one may not be consumed together and this extends itself into the kitchen in many varying ways.

Laws of Kashrut extend to the kitchen too where surfaces must be kept separate when preparing both meat and milk dishes. These must definitely not be mixed as stated in the Torah or Bible. So it would therefore be uncommon to find a fully fledged practicing Jew or Jewess eating a cheeseburger for example.

All products used must bear a hechsher meaning that it has been approved by the Beth Din of that area. Many products from all over the world can be bought in supermarkets but if uncertain should be checked that they come for a reputable source. Making meals is not as simple as one thought and a lot of preparation goes into making certain they are also fresh and delicious.

It is about keeping the body clean and holy and not to consume anything that has negated any of these laws and more. A mashgiach is also well versed in the laws incorporating this and is used to ensure that preparation of food meets the right criteria. Apart from this foods that are not in their raw state must present a label that it has been approved for consumption by a Beth Din or rabbinical authority.

It is a vast subject and one that is studied throughout a lifetime. It is relatively easy to do as these laws are incorporated into the daily lives of many Jews living on the planet. It is wise however, if uncertain whether any foodstuffs are kosher or not, to check with the local Beth Din to ensure that one does not make a mistake.




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