Kashrut

Kashrut is the body of Jewish dietary law governing permitted foods, food preparation, and related practices. Foods that meet these requirements are called kosher.

Kosher: Kosher describes food, utensils, or practices that conform to Jewish dietary law. The term names the status that observance of kashrut confers.
Forbidden animals in Judaism: Jewish dietary law permits only specified kinds of land animals, fish, and birds. Species restrictions determine which animals can enter a kosher food supply.
Leviticus: Leviticus is the third book of the Hebrew Bible, containing laws and rituals for ancient Israel. Its dietary passages classify permitted and prohibited animals.
Kosher kitchen: A kosher kitchen is organized to prepare food according to Jewish dietary law. Separate equipment and food handling make kashrut practical at home.
Reform Judaism: Reform Judaism is a Jewish religious movement that emphasizes individual autonomy and adapts tradition to modern life. Reform communities differ in how binding they consider traditional dietary rules.
Torah: The Torah is the foundational Jewish sacred text, comprising the Five Books of Moses. Kashrut's biblical rules are rooted in commandments in the Torah.
Blood in Judaism: Jewish law prohibits consuming the blood of permitted land animals and birds. Meat must undergo procedures that remove blood before it is eaten.
Deuteronomy: Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the Hebrew Bible, presenting laws and teachings before Israel enters the land. Its food laws restate and develop biblical dietary restrictions.
Kosher certification agencies: Kosher certification agencies inspect food products and facilities for compliance with their dietary standards. Agencies translate kashrut requirements into oversight of commercial production.
Conservative Judaism: Conservative Judaism is a Jewish religious movement that joins commitment to Jewish law with historical development and interpretation. Its authorities and communities apply traditional kashrut through evolving legal interpretation.

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