Observance of Kosher Among the Jews Who Belong to Different Sects of Judaism One of the most famous Jewish religious practices pertains to that of consuming only foods that are “kosher.” The laws of kashrut are part of the 613 laws observed by the Jewish faithful. The significance of the kashrut laws was demonstrated during persecution when the Jews were compelled to eat non-kosher foods like the pork-most Jews preferred death to break the divine law. The “keeping of kosher” among the Jews depends on which sect of Judaism they belong. Many Reform Jews ignore the dietary laws regarding it as an outdated ritual. Orthodox Jews observe the rules ultimately, for they believe that they are sacred and relevant for all ages. Meanwhile, the Conservative Jews obey the laws of kashrut; however, their acts are not as strict as the Orthodox. Some of the foods consumed according to the laws of kashrut include all fruits and vegetables except grape and only clean animals that have cloven hooves and chew cud except for pigs, camels, and rabbits. For the animals to…
21 Apr