Jewish Dietary Laws
Isaac Madigan C2/C4
Dietary Laws
More religious Jewish people follow a kosher diet. A kosher diet means the consumption of blood and the mixture, in the kitchen or the table, of dairy foods and meat dishes is prohibited. Typical edible animals for them are domestic, have a vegetarian diet, and are not affected by any disease or physiological defect. Meals at all jewish festivals always have the sanctioned bread, challah. Another typical festive dish is gefilte fish. During the holiday of passover, the Jews are only allowed to eat unleavened bread, called matzo in Hebrew. During hanukkah a traditional food is latkes, or fried potato pancakes.
Challah
Challah is a must at all Sabbaths and and holidays. It will always be covered with a challah napkin or white napkin.
Latkes
To commemorate the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days every year Jews light Hanukkah menorahs and eat fried foods such as latkes.
Bagel and Lox
A bagel is known as a typical Jewish food. It originated in 1610 from Poland.
Passover Menu
Appetizers
Haroseth
Matzo Ball Soup
Gefilte Fish
Main Course
Mediterranean Style Brisket
Roasted Asparagus
Squash
Dessert
Flour-less Chocolate-Almond Cake
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