Tag: Torah

According to the fundamental principles of kashrut, the dietary laws of Judaism, the pig is not a kosher animal. This means that observant Jews, including those of Ashkenazi descent, cannot eat pork, a restriction that has been followed for millennia.

According to the Torah, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, it is the Jewish faith that follows a kosher diet, adhering to a comprehensive set of dietary laws known as *kashrut*. While the practice is a foundational aspect of Jewish life for many, the level of observance varies widely among different Jewish communities and individuals.