Kosher Basics
What are the two signs a land animal must have to be kosher.
split hooves and chewing its cud
How long to wait after milk before eating meat?
1 hour
Give 2 examples of Kosher fish.
tuna, salmon...
Is a Mezuzah a scroll, a plastic/metalic case, or a doorpost
Translates as Doorpost
When looking to purchase a mezuzah, one must always check that there is a scroll inside
Can we eat eggs and cheese together?
yup!
What are the two signs a fish must have to be kosher.
fins and scales
from a kosher standpoint, what should be done before using lettuce, spinach, or herbs and why?
washed and checked very well for insects
what is kosher status/supervisor called?
Hashgacha
Hechsher
Mashgiach
Which side of the door should the mezuzah be placed?
On the right side when entering the home
What do we do before eating anything?
We make a blessing on the food
What makes an egg kosher
If it comes from a kosher bird
what must be done after cracking an egg?
check for blood
is fish or veggie dish from a resteraunt for sure kosher, and why?
no!
food establishments commonly switch out ingredients for convinience or cost efficiency
Where on the doorpost should it be placed
1/3 of the doorposts height
If its a large door, it can be placed shoulder height
What are the signs of a Kosher fish?
fins and scales
Besides being from a kosher species, what else is required for meat to be kosher?
Sluaghtered in the correct manner and the blood needs to be extracted
Are organic foods more or less kosher?
less as they have more bugs, but can of course be cleaned etc
if a product has neither milk nor meat, what can possibly be unkosher about it?
1. ingredients made from animal fat etc
2. ingredients made from bugs
3. Shared equipment
Why is the Mezuzah placed at an angle?
There is a difference of opinion if it should be horizontal or verticle, so we place at an angle to accommodate both
What is a kashrut supervisor called in Hebrew?
Mashgiach
what is ritual slaughter and or slaughterer called?
Shechita/shochet
is poultry considered meat?
yes
what do camamine, glyton, and glycerin have in common?
classic ingredients that can make product unkosher
What is written in the mezuzah scroll?
The first 2 sections of the shema
(which both contain the mitzvah of Mezuzah)
What does the Glatt mean in Glatt Kosher?
The animal was checked after it was prepared and it was healthy, it's lungs were smooth.