The rules that govern whether an animal is ritually fit or proper (kosher) or unfit to eat are known askashrut. Although kashrut is closely monitored by rabbinical authorities, a rabbinic “blessing” is not an intrinsic part of this (Telushkin1991). Whereas these rules are of biblical origi...
Although kashrut is closely monitored by rabbinical authorities, a rabbinic "blessing" is not an intrinsic part of this (Telushkin 1991). Whereas these rules are of bib- lical origin, they have been interpreted, modified, and argued about over the long history of the Jewish people, up to ...
the story of a reluctant prophet who tries to run away from God and ends up being swallowed, and then spit out, by a giant fish. It is a story of repentance, forgiveness, and learning to do better next time. And we tell it at the service where folks are most likely to fall asleep...