Monday, 2 July 2018

Delicious And Nutritious 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.

Shechting is a Hebrew word that explains the process of slaughtering an animal. Not just any animal but only those that are prescribed in the books of law that govern this religion both oral and written. The slaughtering is carried out by a highly qualified Shochet who has studied intensively in this part of law governing the procedure. The slaughterer is learned and is Shomrei Shabbos which means that he keeps all the prerequisites of what qualifies one in being a fully fledged practicing Jew.

Apart from the actual slaughtering, the Shochet must be Shomrei Shabbos or roughly translated, a guardian of the Shabbat or day of rest which occurs from sunset on a Friday night to sundown on a Saturday night. Their tools include a razor sharp knife used to slaughter with and this should not have any kinks on it on the cutting surface. The animal is calmed down so as to avoid blood running to the head should it be in 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.

Meat ann milk must not be consumed simultaneously so it would be quite uncommon to witness a practicing Jew eating a cheeseburger for example. Apart from this, restaurants or food outlets that serve kosher foods must meet up to the many standards as dictated by a Beth Din or Rabbinical Court of Law. Apart from this, a mashgiach must be present in the kitchen and out to ensure that these practices are upheld.

Keeping meat and milk apart is essential and this even includes washing up of utensils. Two zincs are used for this, one for meat utensils and the other for milk. Dishes and cutlery are also kept separate so it is not uncommon to find two sets of everything in a Jewish home or kitchen.

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.

These are just few ideas that explain this part of Judaism. Meals are prepared in strict adherence to them. If unsure weather a product or meal is kosher or not it is best to consult with the local rabbinical court.




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