For those that are Kosher this blog post is not for you but for those that are Jewish this might be the one you’re hungry for. “Basic Judaism” believes that those who follow strict Kashrut rules are on the right path but that there are other paths that are right as well even if they might be a bit bumpy. Here is one path I’ve taken (below) that is based on the bible/Torah yet doesn’t dot the Kashrut rules. I hope it helps with your soul search and your hunger.
(1) I don’t eat Pork or Shellfish- Sorry it’s forbidden by the Bible/Torah. I’ve even extended that to “Swordfish” which is on the line.
(2) Lamb with Milk is also not on the table for the same reason above and I have generally extended that too other animals that milk their young including beef.
(3)New rule – I try to say a simple prayer thanking G-D before eating any meat products and cut a small cut into the meat before eating it to symbolically remove any blood.
(4) Beef is also ordered well done to make sure blood is released from the animal.
(5) Friday nights I try to eat Kosher food to support this industry and will eat Kosher food out of the house on many other occasions (especially if it’s as good as non-kosher).
(6) Once a month or so I have my vegetarian day where no meat is consumed.
(7) When going to non-kosher restaurants I generally don’t order beef products but are tending to eat more fish and chicken.
(8)I’ve cut back on my red meat as a whole mainly for health reasons but if it helps me to climb a few steps in the right direction then why not.
(9) A small portion of my food is left over before and after eating to symbolically give it back to G-D who has created everything.