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Keeping Kosher and Keeping Healthy

by Miriam Metzinger

30 Jun 2009 07:11 AM

When I first became religious, I was very much into organic fruits and vegetables, as well as grains. While not strictly vegetarian, I did tend to eat according to the macrobiotic "greens, beans and grains" pattern. Not every meal (I was also a heavy coffee drinker- not so healthy) but often.

Kosher in China?

by Miriam Metzinger

28 Jul 2008 08:54 AM

The days of the Olympics are drawing near and that means journalists, tourists and athletes will flock to Beijing to battle it out for the gold, or at least watch others compete.

Why is Kosher Food so Expensive?

by Dorit Sasson

15 Jul 2008 05:32 PM

With the price of food and gas continually rising, my husband and I had a discussion yesterday as to why kosher food particularly, kosher meat and chicken are so much more expensive than regular meat.

Jewish Vegetarianism

by Miriam Metzinger

13 Jun 2008 03:50 AM

I run across this topic a lot, so I thought it was definitely blogworthy. I often meet Jewish vegetarians or am asked if we are encouraged not to eat meat.

The Search for Kosher Mexican Has Ended...At Home

by Miriam Metzinger

18 Jan 2008 03:27 AM

I've been craving Mexican food for quite awhile, but have not found much available in South of the Border kosher cuisine, especially in Israel (my Israeli husband looked at tortilla and asked if that was used to wrap falafel in!).

Kosher: Keeping Things Separate

by Miriam Metzinger

29 Jan 2007 08:57 PM

Kosher: Keeping things Separate One of the most important aspects of keeping kosher is the separation of meat and milk.

Kosher: What is chalav Yisrael?

by Miriam Metzinger

29 Jan 2007 12:29 AM

Chalav Yisroel, very loosely translated as "Jewish milk" is a stringency in the laws of kashrut (kosher) that stipulates that all milk and dairy products should be manufactured under Jewish supervision.

Kosher

by Debbie LaCroix

07 Jan 2007 06:37 PM

So after writing about bacon, I decided to teach my students about keeping Kosher. I teach third and fourth graders at Midrasha (Jewish Sunday school). I have eleven amazing students who are all growing up in a smaller city where there is not a lot of opportunity to keep kosher.

Why Do Jews Love Bacon?

by Debbie LaCroix

06 Jan 2007 09:33 AM

I used to love spending the night at my friend's homes. My favorite part was always breakfast. Every morning I would wake up to the sizzle of bacon. My friends' moms soon caught on about my love for bacon and would always buy extra, just for me.

Keeping Kosher: Something Fishy

by Miriam Metzinger

13 Jul 2006 08:24 PM

The saying "You are what you eat" is universal, but it certainly applies to keeping kosher, in particular. In a previous blog, we discussed how keeping kosher is associated with compassion when it comes to separating meat and milk and kosher slaughter, which is meant to be quick and painless.



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