Kashrut & Kosher Food
Kosher food is a type of food that the Torah gave us rules about. The Torah gave us rules on what we are allowed to eat and how it should be prepared. Certain animals are kosher and others are not, and there are also rules about keeping meat and dairy separate. Keeping kosher helps us stay connected to our culture and reminds us to think about the food we eat everyday!
Story Time!
Once upon a time, Aaron was excited because on that day, her family was getting ready to make their kitchen kosher! they had learned all about the special rules that make food kosher, like eating certain animals and keeping meat and dairy apart. First, Aaron and his brother helped their parents set up two sets of dishes, one for meat and one for dairy. Aaron also learned that some foods like fruits and vegetables are always kosher. As they cooked their first kosher meal, Aaron felt proud knowing that by following these special rules, he is connecting to his Jewish roots and connecting to his Jewish culture! he learned that keeping kosher is more than just a set of rules, it's a way to connect deeper to his culture!
Steps:
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Know What’s Kosher
Learn which foods are kosher. Kosher animals include cows, sheep, and chickens, but not pigs or shellfish. Fruits, vegetables, and grains are always kosher.
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Separate Meat and Dairy
One of the key rules of keeping kosher is not mixing meat and dairy. Use separate dishes, utensils, and even sinks for meals with meat and dairy.
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Kosher Labels
When shopping, look for the kosher symbol on packaged foods. These symbols tell you that the food has been prepared in a kosher way.
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Bless the Food
Before eating, say a blessing to thank God for the food. Different blessings are said depending on whether you’re eating bread, fruits, or other foods.
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Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, by whose word everything came to be.
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Blessed are You, L-rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who creates the fruit of the tree.
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Blessed are You, L-rd, our G‑d, King of the universe, who brings forth bread from the earth.
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Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who creates the fruit of the ground.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, שֶׁהַכֹּל נִהְיָה בִּדְבָרוֹ
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בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הָעֵץ
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בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם הַמּוֹצִיא לֶחֶם מִן הָאָרֶץ
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בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הָאֲדָמָה
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Blessings
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