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The Odd end of Kashrut

LSJS June – July 2011

From the LSJS website:

When is a fish no longer fit for a banquet? When it comes to kosher turkey, is it all gobbledygook? Why is whisky risky? And, why is cheese a veritable kosher mouse-trap?

It was once on the London Beth Din’s official kashrut list until the then Chief Rabbi turned away his turbot at a banquet. Explore why this superb and expensive fish is not considered edible for Jews and get to grips with its fascinating anatomy.

You might have thought that the tasty turkey was not subject to allegations of kosher foul play but you’d be wrong. Examine in-depth why this bird has a difficult time proving its kosher credentials and see how it has managed to live another day in the kosher kitchen.

It’s hard to imagine how there could be anything controversial when it comes to cheese. But take a look at the mix of milk and meat that goes into your cheddar and you’ll wonder if you’re crackers to eat it at all.

It’s not to everyone’s taste but whisky remains a firm favourite when it comes to a ‘L’Chaim!’ Find out why the casks that contain whisky are potentially problematic and see how mixing your sherry and Glenfiddich is never a good thing.

Session 1: Why is Cheese Kosher?