الثلاثاء، 3 يوليو 2018

Practices And Law 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.

A Shochet for example must calm the animal down before slaughtering commences so as to make certain that it is not in a state of shock. Apart from this a long bladed knife is used that has been honed down to a remarkable sharpness without any knicks or kinks in the metal. This is to ensure that the cut is swift as not to cause the animal any undue stress.

There exists rabbinical law as to what constitutes meat and milk and how these two differing types of foods must be kept separated. For example, one would not witness a devout Jew eating a cheeseburger for example or making use of non kosher food outlets but must have a hechsher or stamp of approval that it is indeed a kosher outlet. This includes restaurants too where a mashgiach is employed to ensure that all the laws are obeyed.

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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