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kashrut
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kash·rut also kash·ruth  (käshrth, -rs, käsh-rt)
n.
1. The state of being kosher.
2. The body of Jewish dietary law.

[Mishnaic Hebrew karût, from kr, fitting; see kosher.]


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While historically some have discerned health and hygienic reasons for the dietary prohibitions in the First Testament ("The rationale behind kashruth from the biblical and rabbinic standpoint is simply a concern for sanctity"-Schramm: 650), the early Church did away with the prohibitions but did not exclude the need for discipline in eating and drinking.
While observant of Kashruth, Shallots showcases the aromatic cuisines of the Mediterranean Rim, fusing the subtle and exotic tastes of Italy, France, Greece, Israel, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia.
The company also announced today that Formulaid and its component ingredients have been certified kosher by one of the most recognized certifying organizations, the Orthodox Union Kashruth Division.
 
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