Definition: The Torah, Judaism's most holy book, is the source of the Jewish Dietary Laws of Kashrut.
Torah refers to both Written Torah (Five Books of Moses, Prophets, Writings) and Oral Torah (Talmud).
The Torah's Book of Leviticus records the most basic laws of kashrut. The Talmud records details about the laws of kashrut. Later Judaism's kosher laws were codified by rabbinical authorities in the Shulkhan Arukh.
In the Torah, God commands the Jewish People to keep kosher. The Torah contains 613 commandments from God (mitzvot) all in all, including the Ten Commandments. The Torah also contains stories that teach about God's relationship with the Jewish People.
More Kosher Vocabulary Words: Glossary of Kosher Terms
Torah refers to both Written Torah (Five Books of Moses, Prophets, Writings) and Oral Torah (Talmud).
The Torah's Book of Leviticus records the most basic laws of kashrut. The Talmud records details about the laws of kashrut. Later Judaism's kosher laws were codified by rabbinical authorities in the Shulkhan Arukh.
In the Torah, God commands the Jewish People to keep kosher. The Torah contains 613 commandments from God (mitzvot) all in all, including the Ten Commandments. The Torah also contains stories that teach about God's relationship with the Jewish People.
More Kosher Vocabulary Words: Glossary of Kosher Terms
Also Known As: Jewish Bible, Hebrew Bible, Old Testament, Talmud, Ten Commandments
Common Misspellings: Tora
