While the original reason for consuming milk meals on Shavuot has likely been lost, many theories and interpretations remain.
To take even animal life, requires that the shochet be wholly attuned to the serious nature of the slaughter and never callous or uncaring.
After an animal has been butchered, inspected, and forbidden parts removed, the meat still needs to have as much blood removed as possible.
In general, one should only consume processed foods prepared under the supervision of a rabbi or an accepted kashrut supervision agency.
How my family created and passed down cultural traditions, and how the Conservative Teshuvah on Kitniyot impacts our life outside the academy.
Making hamentaschen has been a powerful tradition for me throughout my entire life and brings me tremendous joy.
Some foods, neither meat nor dairy in origin, are known as pareve and government standards may differ from Rabbinical definitions.
The Torah says which animals are kosher and may be eaten (after an appropriate process) and which animals are not.
Given the importance of kashrut in Jewish life, it is unfortunate that so much about it is so widely misunderstood.
What alcohol requires a hechsher or kosher supervision? It largely depends on the process by which they are made and the ingredients used.
The Conservative and Orthodox movements differ with regard to the kashrut of certain chemical food additives.
Purim has something for everyone. In celebrating the Purim, our tradition outlines four special mitzvot for the holiday.
DIY Hanukkah: My custom of making a potato menorah and why DIY Judaica can provide a crucial connection to Judaism.
Beyond lighting the menorah, Hanukkah customs include special foods, the dreidel and gift-giving, especially when spending time with family.
Emily Jaeger explains to us: What is the Rosh Hashanah seder, how do we perform it, and why you might consider doing one too.
Personal and at-home Rosh Hashanah rituals include candle lighting, eating apples with honey, and sharing meals.
Rabbi Tova Leibovic-Douglas offers us 10 great reasons why Shavuot might be your new favorite Jewish holiday.