J5.5- Kashrut Laws Flashcards
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What are the Kashrut Laws?
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Dietary laws found in the Torah
3
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Define Kosher
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fit to eat
4
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Define Treyfah
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forbidden to eat
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What type of meat can Jews eat?
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animals that have cloven hooves and chew the cud
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Why are the Kashrut Laws important?
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Shows obedience to God’s commands + help Jews maintain a unique identity
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What are Jewish laws on Meat and Dairy?
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Must be kept separate
- cannot be eaten together
- cannot be prepared using same utensils
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What is Shechita?
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A specific way of slaughtering animals
