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19 Responses to “Family Foodies Episode #7: What is Kosher?”

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   Angela
   

   3 years ago

   Wow very interesting show! I know nothing about keeping things Kosher so this was some education for me.

   
   Angela
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   Family Food Network
   

   3 years ago

   Me neither Angela! I found it fascinating It’s a lot of extra work isn’t it?
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   Sarah Zeldman
   

   3 years ago

   Yes, it is a lot of extra work…but you get used to it It helps to have grown up in a home where we kept kosher.
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   Tsoniki
   

   3 years ago

   I just listened this morning and wow I learned a lot! I didn’t know anything about keeping Kosher either.
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   Lynette
   

   3 years ago

   What an education! I’ve always been curious but too shy to ask. Coming from a Muslim country (though I’m not Muslim) I see a lot of parallels… well… the two religions have lots of parallels anyhow. But this really helps me be more sensitive or aware of my friends’ food choices.
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   Nell
   

   3 years ago

   Oh, I am very interested in learning more about this topic. I’m going to listen when the kids go to bed.
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   LaTara Ham-Ying
   

   3 years ago

   I knew about kosher foods, but I was not aware of the symbol. I will share this information with Rupert (my husband) so that we can pay close attention when we shop. However I did not know it was not all healthy.
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   Wendy
   

   3 years ago

   Very educational! I enjoyed listening to this episode and now have more knowledge about “keeping Kosher”.
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   Sarah Zeldman
   

   3 years ago

   La-Tara,

   It’s important for you to know that a plain symbol means the product is pareve (not meat or dairy) but MAY contain Fish Or Eggs — those foods are considered Pareve – though they are NOT vegan. Check the ingredients list.

   A Symbol, (like the o-u) with a “P” next to it means “Kosher for Passover” (not pareve) And a “D” Next to it means Dairy.
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    Kim
    

    3 years ago

    That was very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot.
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    Annette
    

    3 years ago

    I’ve been studying this topic a bit. Though I’m not Jewish, seems like there was a reason for all the food rules in the Old Testament and it might make sense for all of us to pay attention. I’ll look forward to listening!
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    Kristie L.
    

    3 years ago

    This is so interesting! I learned a lot and it really cleared up some preconceived notions.
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    Aurelia
    

    3 years ago

    What a GREAT show. I was brought up Jewish and we had a Semi-Kosher lifestyle. After I moved away from my parents it all changed I really enjoyed the show – Great information!!
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    Diana Walker
    

    3 years ago

    Sarah and Rivka – this is very interesting information. Sarah and I have talked on the phone a few times — I have a Jewish background, through my Mom – rabbis in my family, etc. but I am very ignorant about most of my family history and religion.

    I was brought up Seventh Day Adventist, a religion that is very health-minded, and has some of the same rules – like no pigs (I never tasted bacon growing up) – and no lobster, shrimp, etc.

    I think that may be somewhat why I am so interested in health and nutrition. I was also fascinated with your “Kosher junk food” information.

    I think your detailed information was fascinating.
    The Sunrider foods that I market are incredibly popular in Israel and are Kosher. In fact, Sunrider is the official sponsor of the Israeli Team for the Olympics 2008 to be held in Beijing, China.
    Here’s more information:
    http://www.sunrider.com/Eng/WebForm/Products/Kosher.aspx
    Sunrider is definitely Healthy Kosher food. I enjoy it every day.
    Yes, Kosher is so great for vegans and vegetarians.
    Thanks for sharing yourselves with us!
    Diana
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    Tishia Lee
    

    3 years ago

    What an interesting topic! It reminded me how ‘tuned out’ I am to other cultures and their way of doing things. After listening I’ve found that I’m thinking about food in a whole different way than I used to. And I really loved what was said at the beginning (don’t remember exactly cause I didn’t write it down) about God and food. Good point!

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