All And About Orthodox Jewish News
There is so much going on in the world today that revolves around a small nation called the Jews. Orthodox Jewish News abounds on the Internet and radio channels the world over but for the Jew on the street, daily life continues and in keeping with it, an array of Laws that must be upheld. For many this is a way of life in making sure that all the laws are kept in keeping with the Written Torah and the Oral laws.
Kosher laws are extensive and are upheld by a Jewish Court of Law known as a Beth Din. These laws pertaining to this cornerstone of Judaism are alluded to in the Written Torah or Bible and to those laws that have been passed down from generation to generation encompassing the Oral Torah or spoken word. Firstly, generally speaking, Jews keep two sets of kitchenware for those that are used to consume meat products and milk products.
This means only buying products that have been checked and certified by a Court of Law. All products consumed must carry the logo imprinted on the packaging from an authorised body. This can be seen on the product and is donated by varying symbols all over the world. Apart from this, there are other practicalities that must be followed in the kitchen such as having a separate zinc to do the meat washing up and a separate one for the milk dishes.
Generally the law states that one is not allowed to mix a calf in the milk of the mother. Apart from this most of the blood is drained from the meat before it is consumed by dousing it in copious amounts of salt. The process of acquiring meat from the stage of slaughtering to cutting into portions to packaging is monitored by a Jewish Court of Law or as it is known, a Beth Din or House of Judgement.
If one is a meat eater then only certain animals can be consumed. These must have a cloven hoof and chew the cud. This does not mean that one can go out and purchase any meat of this sort but must assure that they are animals that have been slaughtered by a shochet or ritual slaughterer also administered by a Court of Law.
A shochet on the other hand, must be a fully practicing Jew and keep all the laws as prescribed by this Religion. This means praying three times a day and keeping all the holidays and festivals as well as keeping the Sabbath too. They also have to study for many years before qualifying in this job and by no means is this an easy task.
It is not a simple exercise but one that has beauty to it. Keeping the laws may seem burdensome. It is a way of life for many.
It is not an easy path to follow especially if not born into it. There is a beauty behind it and this is why most practice it. It is for many one that is crucial in meeting the criteria of being an Orthodox Religious Jew.
Kosher laws are extensive and are upheld by a Jewish Court of Law known as a Beth Din. These laws pertaining to this cornerstone of Judaism are alluded to in the Written Torah or Bible and to those laws that have been passed down from generation to generation encompassing the Oral Torah or spoken word. Firstly, generally speaking, Jews keep two sets of kitchenware for those that are used to consume meat products and milk products.
This means only buying products that have been checked and certified by a Court of Law. All products consumed must carry the logo imprinted on the packaging from an authorised body. This can be seen on the product and is donated by varying symbols all over the world. Apart from this, there are other practicalities that must be followed in the kitchen such as having a separate zinc to do the meat washing up and a separate one for the milk dishes.
Generally the law states that one is not allowed to mix a calf in the milk of the mother. Apart from this most of the blood is drained from the meat before it is consumed by dousing it in copious amounts of salt. The process of acquiring meat from the stage of slaughtering to cutting into portions to packaging is monitored by a Jewish Court of Law or as it is known, a Beth Din or House of Judgement.
If one is a meat eater then only certain animals can be consumed. These must have a cloven hoof and chew the cud. This does not mean that one can go out and purchase any meat of this sort but must assure that they are animals that have been slaughtered by a shochet or ritual slaughterer also administered by a Court of Law.
A shochet on the other hand, must be a fully practicing Jew and keep all the laws as prescribed by this Religion. This means praying three times a day and keeping all the holidays and festivals as well as keeping the Sabbath too. They also have to study for many years before qualifying in this job and by no means is this an easy task.
It is not a simple exercise but one that has beauty to it. Keeping the laws may seem burdensome. It is a way of life for many.
It is not an easy path to follow especially if not born into it. There is a beauty behind it and this is why most practice it. It is for many one that is crucial in meeting the criteria of being an Orthodox Religious Jew.
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