Time For Jewish Commitment Services

By Debra Hayes


There is just so much to know and so many practices that govern this religion. Jewish commitment services encompass all facets of life for the Jew from when he or she is born up until their dying day. As an example, there are laws that govern the foods Jews eat as well as how they are eaten.

There is something that affects the layperson when for example attending a funeral service. Firstly, one's head must be covered with a skullcap if man and a scarf or sheitel if one is a woman. This is a sign of respect and is there to remind the person that there is a higher power in this world that controls the flow of life and death.

It is best to consult with a Rabbi if one is unsure about anything as they are well versed in all areas of study of the Bible. This goes for wanting to know what foods may be eaten and even when they may be eaten. For example, one may not eat milk products straight after having consumed meat products as it is based upon law in the Bible.

The basic law states that one cannot consume a kid in its mother's milk. From this the sages derived other laws in order to safeguard the primary law of not eating milk straight after meat. Furthermore, there are different degrees of kashrut or laws that are practiced when preparing food for consumption.

For instance some will only partake of dairy products if they are called what is known as Chalav Yisroel. This means practically speaking that the whole process of preparing milk products whether it be milk or yoghurts for that matter, are watched by designated Jews from start to finish. This is to ensure that the product is as kosher as can be and may be consumed by those who stick by this law.

Kashrut and kosher laws are many and are governed by the laws which are adhered to by the Beth Din in making certain that products labeled as Kosher are so. This means that there are services within the Jewish Court of Law that physically go to every production house not matter where it is and monitor and ensure that products are being processed that are fit for consumption according to law. There are those that are assigned these tasks and they must have a qualification to do so.

If one is unsure about how to proceed with regard to any facet of life that is governed by Jewish Law then it is best practice to consult with a Rabbi or someone who is learned in that particular field. This can range from anything such as getting married or even how to get to bed at night by saying the appropriate prayers. There is so much to know so it is best to get the information from the right source.

Judaism is a very exact religion. There is much to learn and to understand. A bit at a time ensures that one understands what is required and how to put laws into practice.




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