Kosher 1
What two things do we not mix together?
dairy and meat
What might I find on a package of food that let's me know it's kosher?
A heksher: O-U or O-K or similar
Give 2 examples of Kosher fish.
tuna, salmon...
Can we eat a cheese burger? and why?
no, its milk and meat
Can we eat eggs and cheese together?
yup!
Are Giraffes kosher? if yes, why don't we eat them?
yup, it isn't practical in this day and age so you wouldn't see it around but it is 100% kosher
What kind of food cannot be owned on Passover?
Chametz--wheat, oats, rye, spelt, barley
Are pigs kosher? Which kosher symbol do they have?
not Kosher, They do have split hooves
What are the signs of a Kosher animal?
split hooves, chews its cud
What do we do before eating anything?
We make a blessing on the food
Where do we find the laws of Kosher?
Right in the Torah! (Parashat Shemini)
Give 2 examples of Kosher animals.
Cow, Goat, deer, sheep, lamb...
What is Chametz?
leavened grains of wheat, spelt, barley, rye, and oats
Do fruits and vegetables need a kosher sign?
nope--not if they're whole, fresh, and uncut. (in Israel they actually do.)
What are the signs of a Kosher fish?
fins and scales
Why do we keep Kosher?
for no other reason than because Hashem commanded us to!
What are 2 symbols for kosher food?
ou, ok, crc, star k, Chaf k...
Are insects kosher?
no (Only a type of Grasshopper)
Give 2 examples of non-kosher animals:
bear, dog, pig...
What is a kashrut supervisor called in Hebrew?
Mashgiach
Give an example of a non-kosher fish.
Catfish, Lobster, Swordfish, Shark
After a kosher animal is prepared, how do we remove the blood from the meat?
Salt it with Kosher Salt twice
What do we learn from the animal that chews its cud?
To think things over and if its good take it in and grow from it
What is a Rabbi that prepares the meat called?
A Shochet
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.