Guides Why Are Meat and Dairy Separated in Kosher Law?
Meat and dairy are separated in kosher law because of one short Torah verse, do not cook a young goat in its mother's milk. That verse appears three times, and Jewish tradition reads it as three separate prohibitions, which is why a kosher kitchen keeps meat and milk apart on the plate, in the cookware, and even in time.
Guides What Does Treif Mean? Non-Kosher Foods Explained
Treif is any food that is not kosher. The word covers pork and shellfish, a cheeseburger that mixes meat and dairy, and even a candy that hides pork gelatin in the fine print. Here is what makes a food treif, and how to catch it on a label.
Passover & Holidays What Is Kosher for Passover? A Complete Guide
Kosher for Passover means a food contains no chametz and carries certification made specifically for the eight days of Passover. Regular kosher is not enough. During the holiday, Jewish law forbids owning or eating anything leavened from the five grains, so a separate Passover symbol is what you look for.
Guides What Is Kosher? A Complete Beginner’s Guide
Kosher means food that meets the requirements of Jewish dietary law, known as kashrut. It covers which animals may be eaten, how meat and dairy are kept separate, and how products are supervised. This guide walks you through the basics in plain English.
