Thursday, July 5, 2018

Food And Jewish Christian Interfaith Wedding

By Karen Morris


The Laws of Kashrut embody all the dietary laws of any practicing Jew. Jewish Christian interfaith wedding have become more and more popular as communities of these two denominations mingle and mix. It can prove difficult trying to please family members and friends when it comes to arranging a wedding as there are those who will expect to eat foods that have been approved to be eaten.

It is not something that is planned but just happens when two people of different denominations find that they want to spend the rest of their lives together. One may be an orthodox Jew and a practicing one at that where all religious days are practiced. Marry a christian may not be what the parents want but with time it becomes acceptable.

Delving into this a bit it is noted that animals who chew the cud and have cloven hooves may be consumed as well as fish that have both fins and scales. Knowing these basic attributes makes it easier to decide what to serve and to choose those dishes that will be enjoyed by all. Many Jews still abide by these laws so it is best practice to ensure that they are pleased when serving up sumptuous meals on the occasion.

The word Kashrut embodies all the laws that go into food preparation. Many still adhere to them so it is best to please guests that will be attending that still keep these laws at home and in their own kitchens. A Shochet or ritual slaughterer is used by a Jewish Court of Law to do all the slaughtering of animals for the community so it is more than likely that a catering service will make use of meats prepared by them.

For example, cattle may only be consumed if they are slaughtered correctly by a Shochet which is a ritual slaughterer. The knife used has to be free of blemishes or kinks in the blade. It should also be noted that only the forequarter of the animal may be consumed as the hind legs where the sciatica nerve runs is not allowed.

So it must be kept in mind what to serve and what not to serve and to delve a bit into the laws of Kashrut just to be certain that couples are both on the same page. For Christians food is not a problem and most will enjoy conventional foods served. One must also remember that if one is serving meat then one will be serving meat that must be kosher and will have been drained of most blood.

There are many references as to what constitutes what is kosher and what is not. Studying them in depth helps to bridge the gap. For many it is a yearning to convert before the wedding.

The function can now go ahead. It is a celebration to be cherished. With the right preparations, all can enjoy.




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