Question 1

Bishul Yisroel

Accepted Answer

Bishul Yisroel refers to the preparation of certain foods for which it is necessary for the Mashgiach to light the fire.

Question 2

Chodosh

Accepted Answer

Chodosh, literally, new, refers to the grain (wheat, barley, oats, rye, and spelt) that has not taken root before Passover. It is called "new grain." Its consumption may be restricted until the following Passover.

Question 3

Cholov Yisroel

Accepted Answer

Cholov Yisroel refers to all dairy productions, including cheese and non-fat dry milk powder, which have been under constant Rabbinical supervision.

Question 4

Kasher

Accepted Answer

Kasher - to make kosher, usually applied to the salting and soaking procedures used in the production of kosher meat and poultry. The term is also used to describe the kosherization procedure of a non-kosher facility or utensil, so that it may be used in the preparation of kosher food.

Question 5

Kosher

Accepted Answer

Kosher is the Hebrew word meaning fit or proper, designating foods whose ingredients and manufacturing procedures comply with Jewish dietary laws.

Question 6

Kosherization

Accepted Answer

Kosherization - the process of changing the status of equipment which had been used with non-kosher ingredients or products, to use with kosher ingredients or products.

Question 7

Mashgiach

Accepted Answer

Mashgiach - one who is trained to supervise kosher food production.

Question 8

Mehadrin

Accepted Answer

Mehadrin refers to the most stringent level of kosher supervision.

Question 9

Pareve

Accepted Answer

Pareve - neutral, indicates a product which contains no derivatives of poultry, meat, or dairy ingredients and can therefore be eaten with either a meat, poultry or dairy meal. Pareve items include all fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, eggs, kosher fish, etc.

Question 10

Pas Yisroel

Accepted Answer

Pas Yisroel refers to baked goods prepared in ovens which are turned on by the mashgiach.

Question 11

Shechita

Accepted Answer

Shechita - the Torah prescribed manner of slaughtering an animal or fowl for consumption.

Question 12

Shmitta

Accepted Answer

Shmitta refers to the agricultural cycle observed in Israel, in which every seventh year the land lies fallow.

Question 13

What is Treifah?

Accepted Answer

Treifah refers to food that is not kosher. The term is generally used to refer to all foods, vessels, and utensils that are not kosher. Literally, it means an animal whose flesh was torn or ripped.