Following the Jewish dietary laws of kashrut (keeping kosher) is a way to elevate the act of eating from mundance to holy, follow the Torah, lead a Jewish lifestyle, identify with the Jewish People, and pass on Jewish traditions to the next generation.
The following frequently asked questions about kashrut were answered by rabbis of the different branches of Judaism:
Kashrut FAQRabbis' Answers to Questions about Keeping Kosher
by Lisa Katz
for About.com
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