The Basics of Kosher. Introduction: The Hebrew word “kosher” means fit or proper as it relates to kosher dietary law. Kosher foods are permitted to be eaten, and can be used as ingredients in the production of additional food items. The basic laws of kosher are of Biblical origin (Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 17). For thousands of years, Rabbinic scholars have interpreted these laws and applied them to contemporary situations. In addition, Rabbinic bodies enacted protective legislation to safeguard the integrity of kosher laws. The laws of kosher are complex and extensive. The intention of this guide is to acquaint the reader with some of the fundamentals of kosher and provide insight into its practical application.
Though an ancillary hygienic benefit has been attributed to the observance of kosher, the ultimate purpose and rationale is to conform to the Divine Will, as expressed in the Torah. First, the product may be made from kosher ingredients, but processed on non-kosher equipment. II. B. C. III. B. C. About Kosher Food. Jewish mysticism. Jewish WebRing. Sephardi Jewish WebRing. Hermetic Kabbalah.