Kashrut Basics
What does the word “kosher” mean?
Food that was checked and prepared according to Jewish law.
What two signs must a land animal have to be kosher?
Split hooves and chewing cud.
Can meat and dairy be eaten together?
No
What vegetables must be checked carefully for bugs?
Leafy vegetables.
Is water pareve, meat, or dairy?
pareve
What are the three food categories in kashrut?
Meat, dairy, and pareve.
Is a cow kosher?
Yes
How long do we wait between eating meat and dairy?
6 hours
What is the process of making dishes kosher again called?
Kashering.
What do you have to do b4 using the dishes?
tevilah (small mikvah)
What symbol on food packages often shows that a product is kosher?
Kosher symbols such as OU, OK, Star-K, or Kof-K.
Why is a pig not kosher?
Because it has split hooves but does not chew cud.
Name one pareve food.
all fruits, vegetables, fish, eggs, nuts, pasta
Why do many kosher homes have two sets of dishes?
One set for meat and one set for dairy.
What is the title of a person who supervises kosher food production?
Mashgiach.
What does the word “pareve” mean?
Food that is neither meat nor dairy.
What signs make a fish kosher?
Fins and scales.
What kitchen items are usually kept separate for meat and dairy?
Plates, silverware, pots, pans, ovens and sinks.
What must happen to meat before it can be sold as kosher?
It must come from a kosher animal and be prepared properly.
How long do we wait after eating milchig?
1 hour
Why do Jews keep kosher?
Because these are commandments from the Torah
Name one kosher bird.
Chicken or turkey.
What is the Hebrew term for the prohibition of mixing meat and dairy?
Basar be’chalav.
What is the special kosher method of slaughter called?
Shechita.
What word is used when kosher food becomes not kosher anymore?
Treif (treyf).