Tag: Chalav yisrael

The Torah's command, repeated three times, to "not boil a kid in its mother's milk" is the foundation for a central law of kashrut. This rule explains why dairy is not kosher when served with meat and establishes the strict separation of these food types in observant Jewish households.

According to Jewish law, milk from a non-kosher animal is inherently not kosher. This simple rule is the foundation for determining what milk is not kosher, but a deeper understanding of the laws of kashrut, or Jewish dietary laws, reveals additional complexities beyond just the source animal.

While fermented foods like pickles and sauerkraut are staples in some Jewish culinary traditions, the question often arises: **Do Jews drink kefir?** The answer, like with many dietary inquiries under Jewish law (halakha), depends entirely on the product's kosher certification.