What is Kosher?: An Introduction to the Laws of Kashrut

What Is Kosher? An Introduction to Kashrut in Judaism provides an accessible introduction to one of the most recognizable and enduring aspects of Jewish religious life, i.e., the dietary laws known as kashrut. Written for readers with little or no prior knowledge of Jewish practice, the book explains not only what foods are considered kosher but also the religious principles, historical development, and spiritual values that underlie the Jewish dietary system. Rather than treating kashrut a...