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“Proper” or “ritually correct”; ______ refers to ritually correct Jewish dietary practices and food products. Traditional Jewish dietary laws are based on biblical legislation. Only land animals that chew the cud and have split hooves (sheep, beef; not pigs, camels) are permitted and must be slaughtered in a special way. Further, meat products may not be eaten with milk products or immediately thereafter. Of sea creatures, only those (fish) having fins and scales are permitted. Fowl is considered a meat food and also has to be slaughtered in a special manner.

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Kosher, kashrut

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(Heb., “shield of David”). The distinctive six-pointed Jewish star, used especially since the 17th century.

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Magen David

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A special person with worth and dignity. One who behaves admirably and can be respected.

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Mensch

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(Heb. "doorpost"). A parchment scroll with selected Torah verses (Deuteronomy 6.4-9; 11.13-21) placed in a container and affixed to the exterior doorposts (at the right side of the entrance) of Jewish homes (see Deuteronomy 6.1-4), and sometimes also to interior doorposts of rooms.

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Mezuzah
pl. mezuzot

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Prohibited foods.

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Treif