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06.02.08, 10:46 AM General Topics
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What does "Kosher" really mean? I live in a highly Orthodox area, but grew up Catholic. I know they keep Kosher, but am not very educated on what it really is. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.02.08, 10:46 AM Flag
 

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The circled U indicates that this product is certified as kosher by the Orthodox Union (OU). The word "Pareve" indicates that this product contains neither milk nor meat ingredients. The circled U indicates that this product is certified as kosher by the Orthodox Union (OU). The word "Pareve" indicates that this product contains neither milk nor meat ingredients. Kosher (literally "ritually acceptable") foods are those that conform to Jewish dietary laws. Reasons for food being considered non-kosher include the presence of ingredients derived from non-kosher animals or from kosher animals that were not properly slaughtered, a mixture of meat and milk, wine or grape juice (and their derivatives) produced by gentiles, the use of produce from Israel that has not been tithed properly, or even the use of cooking utensils and machinery which had previously been used for non-kosher food. For an in-depth discussion of this tradition, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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OP: Thanks so much! I know I could've Googled it or looked it up, so I really appreciate the response. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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