WHAT ARE THE BASIC JEWISH
DIETARY LAWS?
The history of Judaism dates back over 5000 years. In a somewhat dramatic moment, Abraham,
at the age of 99, entered into a covenant with G-D, and became Jewish after circumcising himself– he was chosen as the First Jew because of his righteousness, and so began the religion, and its many customs, traditions and laws. Years later came Moses, one of the other righteous men of note, who was given the opportunity by G-D to receive his commandments. While most people remember the Ten Commandments, when Moses was on Mount Sinai receiving them he actually received 613. These Commandments shape the Jewish Faith today.
Jewish people believe that there is one G-D, and that 24 Books of the Bible, know as the Tanakh, consists only of the Old Testament—that the first five Books—known as the Five Books of Moses, or the Torah, are the most important.
Nowadays there are approximately 12 million Jewish people in the world, and around 300,000 living in the UK. The majority live in such cities as London, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Gateshead and Glasgow. Areas such as Brighton, Bournemouth and Eastbourne have traditionally been popular places for Jewish people to retire to.
Other countries with large Jewish communities are Israel, USA, Canada, France, Belgium, Holland, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil and Australia.
Kosher food is prepared to meet the requirements of Jewish Dietary Law.
The detailed Laws of Kashrut are numerous but all follow basic principles.
* Meat and Milk Must Never be Mixed
* Many Foods contain neither Meat or Dairy ingredients
and these are called Parev
* Kosher Meat is specially slaughtered by Rabbinical Personnel
* Certain Foods are Forbidden such as Pork and Shellfish
All Rakusens products are produced and packed under the supervision of the London Beth Din.
This Rabbinical Council is recognised throughout the world as guaranteeing the very highest level of Kashrut.