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Kashrut (the laws of kosher/‘fit’) and treyfah (‘forbidden’)

Understand the laws of Kashrut, which define what is kosher (fit) and treyfah (forbidden). This includes (a) identifying the origins of Kashrut laws in the Torah, (b) applying these laws to food, including rules for a Jewish kitchen, the separation of meat and dairy, and methods of slaughter and food preparation, (c) applying Kashrut laws to clothing and ritual items, and (d) exploring various perspectives within Judaism regarding the observance, importance, and relevance of Kashrut laws.

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CambridgeIGCSEReligious StudiesSection J5

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  • Understand the laws of Kashrut, which define what is kosher (fit) and treyfah (forbidden). This includes (a) identifying the origins of Kashrut laws in the Torah, (b) applying these laws to food, including rules for a Jewish kitchen, the separation of meat and dairy, and methods of slaughter and food preparation, (c) applying Kashrut laws to clothing and ritual items, and (d) exploring various perspectives within Judaism regarding the observance, importance, and relevance of Kashrut laws.

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