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Kashrus refers to something done correctly and properly, permissible according to Torah law. | [[File:הכשרים.jpg|thumb|Different Kashrut symbols]] | ||
'''Kashrus''' refers to something done correctly and properly, permissible according to Torah law. | |||
Kashrus is generally divided into two areas: | Kashrus is generally divided into two areas: | ||
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== Kashrus of Objects and Environment == | == Kashrus of Objects and Environment == | ||
This | This level deals with the kashrus of objects that a person deals with, what a person sees or hears, the atmosphere surrounding a person during their life needs to be kosher, meaning adapted according to Torah. Objects that were used for avodah zarah are forbidden for use and benefit. | ||
In a | In a sicha on 20 Cheshvan 5744, the Rebbe dedicated extensive time explaining the problems with pictures of non-kosher animals, and their influence on human life, particularly on young children. | ||
== Kashrus of Food == | == Kashrus of Food == | ||
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The animal must be shechted according to halacha and undergo various checks (like lung examination) ensuring their kashrus. | The animal must be shechted according to halacha and undergo various checks (like lung examination) ensuring their kashrus. | ||
Fish - The signs of purity in fish are: a. Fins - organ on the side of the fish helping it swim b. Scales - rough layer on fish skin, sometimes scales fall off but fish remains kosher. Every fish with scales also has fins. | [[Fish]] - The signs of purity in fish are: a. Fins - organ on the side of the fish helping it swim b. Scales - rough layer on fish skin, sometimes scales fall off but fish remains kosher. Every fish with scales also has fins. | ||
[[File:דיוק בצניעות.jpg|thumb|Being exact in the Kashrut of food and drink Being exact in matters of modesty (to the extent that "you shall be as a wonder/example to many")]] | |||
[[File:כשרות.jpg|thumb|Azkir Al HaTzionLearning Chassidus is necessary, as explained in many places | |||
Learning with a chavrusa - is one of the conditions for acquiring Torah and is beneficial for many matters | |||
In this case - one should increase in the study of maamarim about avodah | |||
Foreign thoughts regarding faith come frequently - from a lack of proper care in eating and drinking kosher foods. [One should check] tefillin and tzitzis | |||
[Give] tzedakah before Shacharis (and also Mincha) without a vow]] | |||
Insects and crawling creatures of all kinds are forbidden to eat. | Insects and crawling creatures of all kinds are forbidden to eat. | ||
Animal by-products, such as [[milk]], and [[Jewish Cheese|cheese]], follow individual laws. | |||
=== Fruits and Vegetables === | |||
The kashrus rules for fruits and vegetables include terumos and maasros, the prohibition of orlah, shemitah year, and more: | The kashrus rules for fruits and vegetables include terumos and maasros, the prohibition of orlah, shemitah year, and more: | ||
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The Rebbe expressed that the reason why according to doctors' research Jews suffer from stomach problems more than non-Jews, is because for already 30 generations, three thousand years Jews have been careful with kashrus and their stomachs got used to these foods, and this passes through inheritance from father to son, and when they start eating other food that isn't kosher, it's hard for the stomach to adjust to the changes. | The Rebbe expressed that the reason why according to doctors' research Jews suffer from stomach problems more than non-Jews, is because for already 30 generations, three thousand years Jews have been careful with kashrus and their stomachs got used to these foods, and this passes through inheritance from father to son, and when they start eating other food that isn't kosher, it's hard for the stomach to adjust to the changes. | ||
== The Responsibility of Jewish Women == | ==== The Responsibility of Jewish Women ==== | ||
By virtue of the woman's role as akeres habayis on whom the foundation of running the home rests, among her roles is being particular about keeping kashrus, which affects the whole family and the entirety of Am Yisroel. | By virtue of the woman's role as akeres habayis on whom the foundation of running the home rests, among her roles is being particular about keeping kashrus, which affects the whole family and the entirety of Am Yisroel. | ||
Besides the woman's responsibility for keeping the kashrus of foods in the home, she has the power to influence family members also regarding their eating outside the home, since when family members eat kosher food at home, it influences their way of thinking, and it becomes easier to influence them to be particular about kosher foods also outside the home, and additionally, after they get used to kosher foods, it's easier for them to maintain the habit. | Besides the woman's responsibility for keeping the kashrus of foods in the home, she has the power to influence family members also regarding their eating outside the home, since when family members eat kosher food at home, it influences their way of thinking, and it becomes easier to influence them to be particular about kosher foods also outside the home, and additionally, after they get used to kosher foods, it's easier for them to maintain the habit. | ||
== Feeding an Infant == | ==== Feeding an Infant ==== | ||
In response to R' Ovadia Stroks, the Rebbe wrote that regarding baby food that needs various kashrus accommodations, one should follow the Rav's instructions after presenting him with all the details of the situation accurately, and this is not from the things where one should be more stringent and mehadrin beyond the Rav's ruling. | In response to R' Ovadia Stroks, the Rebbe wrote that regarding baby food that needs various kashrus accommodations, one should follow the Rav's instructions after presenting him with all the details of the situation accurately, and this is not from the things where one should be more stringent and mehadrin beyond the Rav's ruling. | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Shechita]] | |||
* [[Shechitas Lubavitch]] | |||
== External Links == | |||
* The blessing for the representative of the Kashrut of the Badatz of the Chareidi community - The daily video | |||
* Channel 2: Rabbi Ginzburg explained about Kashrut ● Video | |||
* This is the animal that you shall eat ● Stories from Chabad House - Rabbi Yaakov Shmulevitz, Beit Moshiach | |||
* '''Daily Rabbi: The Kashrut of foods affects a person's soul''' | |||
* '''Eating correctly: Kashrut and its importance in Jewish life''' | |||
* Rabbi Yeroslavsky, '''Proper supervision for Kashrut''', in the 'Mibeit Hahoraah' issue 14, Adar I 5782 (2022) | |||
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