Articles About Kashrut
Practical guides on Jewish law, koshering, festivals and everyday kosher life.
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Insects in fruits and vegetables: how to check them properly
The Torah forbids eating insects, so checking fruits and vegetables before eating them is a core part of keeping a kosher kitchen.
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Meat and milk: why they don't mix
The separation of meat and milk is one of the best-known pillars of kashrut. We explain its origin, its scope and how it applies in practice.
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Bishul Akum: why some cooked foods need Jewish supervision
There is a specific category of rabbinic laws about food cooked by non-Jews, known as bishul akum. We explain what it's about.
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Tevilat Kelim: the ritual immersion of new utensils
Before using certain new kitchen utensils made by a non-Jewish manufacturer for the first time, there is a custom of immersing them in a mikveh.
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How to separate challah
Separating challah is a specific commandment that applies when kneading dough in large quantities, rooted in the Temple offerings.