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Definitions of Kosher Terms - Letter B

These are brief definitions of Kosher Terms starting with the letter B. For more detailed descriptions of these kosher terms, see the individual page for each term.

A | B | C | D-E-F | G | H-I-J | K | L-M | N-O-P | Q-R-S | T | U-V-W-X-Y-Z
Blech
Blech, an aluminum sheet which is placed over a gas or electric fire before the Jewish Sabbath begins, enables Jews who do not light fire on Shabbat to eat warm food on Shabbat.

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