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1. • • The Hebrew word “kosher” (כָּשֵׁר) literally means “fit.” The laws of kosher define the foods that are fit for consumption for a Jew (as well as the ritual items that are fit to be used), but the word has come to refer more broadly to anything that is “above board” or “legit.”
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   What does the word kosher mean?

   • But what does the word kosher actually mean? In Hebrew, the word kosher means “fit” or “proper.” In fact, although spelled a little differently, the way to say gym in Hebrew is cheder kosher (חדר כושר) or “fitness room.” When it comes to food, kosher defines which foods are fit to eat under Jewish law.

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   What is kosher salt?

   • Contrary to popular belief, kosher salt is not a salt that is certified kosher, or that has a special place in Jewish food laws. Kosher salt got its name simply because it is a type of salt that is particularly effective at koshering meat. Koshering is the process by which the blood is removed from meat and fowl before it is prepared for eating.

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   What are kosher laws?

   • Kosher laws extend beyond the food itself to the methods of food preparation as well. The slaughtering process, known as shechita (שחיטה), requires a swift, humane kill performed by a trained professional called a shochet (שוחט). These two words come from the same Hebrew root, ש-ח-ט.

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   Are fish kosher?

   • The rule for fish and seafood is that all kosher water creatures must have both fins and scales (Leviticus 11:9), thus excluding shellfish like shrimp and lobster. As far as other animals are concerned, all reptiles, amphibians, worms, and insects—with the exception of four types of locusts—are not kosher animals.

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   What is kosher meat?

   • Koshering is the process by which the blood is removed from meat and fowl before it is prepared for eating. The koshering process, known as melichah (מליחה) or “salting”, requires the following steps: washing or rinsing off the meat; soaking it in water; salting it; and rinsing it very well three times.

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   What animals are kosher?

   • Examples of kosher birds include domestic species of chicken, ducks, and turkeys. Non-kosher examples include birds such as eagles, owls, and vultures. The rule for fish and seafood is that all kosher water creatures must have both fins and scales (Leviticus 11:9), thus excluding shellfish like shrimp and lobster.

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   Jun 18, 2024 · In Hebrew, the word kosher means “fit” or “proper.” In fact, although spelled a little differently, the way to say gym in Hebrew is cheder kosher (חדר כושר) or “fitness room.” When it comes to food, kosher defines which foods are fit to eat under Jewish law.