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By Rabbi Samuel Thompson
Eating kosher means to partake only of select nourishment sources, which are biblically ordained by
Yahweh.
Yahweh considers only kosher animals (with fruits and vegetables) to be food.
The blood and the fat in meat are also not kosher and must be removed to the practical extent
possible.
The clean or kosher animals were selected long before the so called Law of Moses, which in fact is a
false interpretation.
What Yahweh gave to Moshe for the people of Yisrael was the Torah, which the correct Hebrew
meaning is Yahweh‟s loving instructions.
While science continues to find health benefits to eating kosher, the real benefit to eating kosher is to
walk in obedience to the Father, and thus be under His blessing.
Genesis 7:1, 2
“And YHWH said unto Noah, Come, you and all your house into the ark, for I have considered you to
be righteous before me in this generation. Of every clean animal you shall take to you by sevens, the
male and his female, and of animals that are not clean by two, the male and his female.”
So long before the so-called law was given to Moses Yahweh already distinguished a difference
between Clean and Unclean animals.
Yahweh called Israel to be a holy, separated people, different from anyone else on the earth.
Acts 17:28
28 For in Him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have
said, for we are also His offspring.
Even our eating is subject to the will of Yahweh, who gives us everything holy and good to enjoy.
Leviticus 3:17 "It shall be a perpetual statute throughout your generations in all your dwellings, that
you shall not eat either fat or blood."
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Yahweh‟s Kosher Commands as well as the whole Torah is forever.
Leviticus 11:1-23 "And Yahweh spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying to them, Speak to the children
of Israel, saying, These are the animals which you shall eat among all the animals that are on the
earth.
Whatever has a divided hoof, which is cloven footed, and also chews the cud, among the animals, that
you shall eat.
Nevertheless these you shall not eat of those that chew the cud, or of those that have a divided hoof,
such as the camel, because it chews the cud, but does not have a divided hoof so, it is unclean unto
you.
And the rabbit, because it chews the cud, but does not have a divided hoof, it is unclean to you.
And the hare (kangaroo), because it chews the cud, but does not have a divided hoof, it is unclean to
you.
And the swine (hog, pig, pork, bacon, gelatine), though it has a divided hoof, and be cloven footed,
yet it does not chew the cud; it is unclean to you.
Of their flesh you shall not eat, and their carcass you shall not touch; they are unclean to you.
These you shall eat of all that are in the waters, whatever has fins and scales in the waters, in the seas,
and in the rivers, those you shall eat.
And all that do not have fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters,
and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination to you.
You shall not eat of their flesh, but you shall have their carcasses in abomination.
Whatever has no fins nor scales in the waters that shall be an abomination to you.
And these are those which you shall have in abomination among the fowls (birds), they shall not be
eaten, they are an abomination: the eagle, and the ossiprage, and the osprey, and the vulture, and the
kite after his kind; every raven after his kind, and the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckoo, and
the hawk after his kind, and the little owl, and the cormorant, and the great owl, and the swan, and the
pelican, and the gier eagle, and the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.
All insects that creep, going upon all fours, shall be an abomination unto you.
Yet these you may eat of every flying insect that goes upon all fours, which have legs above their feet,
to leap with on the earth, these of them ye may eat: the locust after his kind, and the bald locust after
his kind, and the beetle after his kind, and the grasshopper after his kind.
But all other flying insects, which have four feet, shall be an abomination to you.”
Leviticus 20:25-26 “You shall therefore make a difference between clean animals and unclean, and
between unclean fowls and clean: and you shall not make your souls abominable by animal, or by
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fowl, or by any manner of living thing that moves on the ground, which I have separated from you as
unclean.
And you shall be holy unto me. For I, YHWH, am holy, and have separated you from other people,
that you should be mine.”
Isaiah 65:3-6 “A people who provoke me to anger continually to my face . . . who eat swine’s flesh,
and the broth of abominable things is in their vessels . . . These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that
burns all day long. Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even
recompense into their bosom.”
Galatians 5:l9 “Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these adultery, fornication,
uncleanness, lasciviousness.”
1 Thessalonians 4:7 “For Yahweh has not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.”
Colossians 2:16, 17 “Let no man make a decision for you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holy
day, or of the new moon, or of the Sabbath days. These are a shadow of things coming for the body of
Messiah.”
This scripture does not make it okay to break the commandments of YHWH. Quite the opposite, it
calls upon us not to allow man‟s logic to manipulate our thinking against YHWH‟s will. It also
notifies us that these things are shadows that are to be enjoyed by Messiah‟s body until He comes
again. Then we will appreciate them even more!
1 Timothy 4:1-5 “Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the
faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their
conscience seared with a hot iron . . . Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meat,
which Yahweh has created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
For every creature of Yahweh is good, and nothing to be refused, if it is received with thanksgiving
and (if it) is sanctified (made holy) by the Word of Yahweh and interaction (with Him).”
To command to abstain from meat means to force vegetarianism, which would be an unbiblical
command.
The Word tells us which meats are food and which are not. The meats being talked about are those
approved by scripture, which are sanctified by the Word.
That is how they are “sanctified” (made holy, set apart, clean). So, only those creatures which are
considered clean according to the Word are good for food.
When understood on the basis of foundational truth, this scripture clearly does not make all meats
acceptable for food.
Think righteously, would Yahweh call the things which He commanded Israel to do “doctrines of
devils”? It doesn‟t make sense to suppose that this scripture speaks against eating kosher, which to do
is according to the commandment of Yahweh Himself.
Remember, Adam and Eve fell into darkness and were rejected from paradise because they did not
heed Yahweh‟s direction concerning the food they consumed. At all of our public fellowships and in
our private dining, we should eat only as our Father has commanded in His Word.
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Therefore, we will not eat pork or shellfish, nor any other type of creature strictly prohibited by His
Word.
Our beef, turkey, chicken, lamb, venison or other clean meat will be trimmed of fat, drained of blood
and well cooked. We will enjoy all Our Father‟s many good provisions.
This shall be a testimony that the body is His Temple and belongs to Him.
Unfortunately many Christians and Non-Israelites say they do not need to keep Torah
because Yahshua came to do away with Torah.
Is this correct?
Yahshua did you come to do away with Torah? Kosher Foods etc?
Matthew 5:17-20
17 Think not that I am come to weaken, or destroy the Torah, or the neviim (Prophets): I
have not come to weaken, or destroy, but to completely reveal it in its intended fullness.
18 For truly I say to you, Until the current shamayim(Heavens) and earth pass away, not one
yud (Smallest Hebrew Letter, Tenth Letter Of The Hebrew Alphabet), or one nekudah
(Hebrew Language Point Mark, Such As A Period) shall by any means pass from the Torah,
until all be fulfilled.
19 Whoever therefore shall break, or weaken one of the least Torah commandments, and
shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the malchut (Kingdom) ha shamayim (Of
Heaven): but whoever shall do and teach the commands, the same shall be called great in the
malchut (Kingdom) ha shamayim (Of Heaven).
20 For I say to you, except your tzedakah (Righteousness) shall exceed the tzedakah
(Righteousness)of the Sophrim(Scribes) and Prushim (Pharisees), you shall in no case enter
into the malchut (Kingdom) ha shamayim (of Heaven).
So Yahshua says He did not come to destroy, abolish, do away or even weaken the Torah but
to reveal it in its intended fullness.
For those that say Yahshua did away with Torah are liars and all liars shall have their part in
the lake of fire.
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Revelation 21:8
8 But the fearful and unbelieving and the abominable and murderers and those who whore
and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with
fire and brimstone: this is the second death.
According to Scripture there is only ONE TORAH for both the Israelite and the Non-
Israelite:
Exodus 12:49
49 One Torah shall be for him that is native (Israelite), and for the ger (Stanger/Gentile) that
sojourns among you.
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Panther Whale Raven
Porcupine Stork
Rabbit Swallow
Raccoon Swift
Rhinoceros Vulture
Skunk Water hen
Squirrel Woodpecker
Swine
Tiger
Wallaby
Wolf
Zebra
Clean Foods
Mammals Fish Birds Creatures
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Snapper
Sole
Sunfish
Tarpon
Trout
Tuna
Yellowtail
Dominick's Frozen Pie Shells (Reg. & Deep Dish) Non-Pork Clean
Refrigerated Pie Shells Lard Unclean
Kroger Instant Pudding Mixes: Banana Cream, Tapioca & Pistachio Clean
Note: All Kroger products containing gelatin (source is pork) Unclean
Safeway Select Frozen Pie Shells (Reg. & Deep Dish) Non-Pork Clean
Refrigerated Pie Shells Pork Unclean
Sam‟s Club/Wal-Mart Bakeshop Products (Per their representative, they cannot guarantee that LARD is
never used in their products. They stated to look for animal free products to be safe.
BEVERAGES
COMPANY NAME/TYPE SOURCE FINDINGS
Ocean Spray Juice Ruby Red (All Varieties) Vegetable Colour/Red Clean
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White Cranberry Peach Canthaxanthin Unclean
All Other Drinks Non-Animal Clean
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ADM Milling Co. Aldi Brand: Non-Animal Clean
Morning Gold Buttermilk Complete Pancake Mix
Archway Cookies All products having a "K" in a triangle are Pork Non-Pork Clean
Free.
B.C. Bundt Co. Banana Nut, Lemon, & Vanilla Cakes, Non-Pork Clean
Pineapple Orange, & Strawberry Cakes, Non-Pork Clean
Louisiana Crunch, & Sock-it-to-Me Cakes Non-Pork Clean
Bishops (Aldi Stores) Bakers Treat Peanut Butter Waffers Vegetable Clean
Daddy Ray‟s (Aldi Brand) Cookie Shoppe Fig Bars Non-Animal Clean
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Duncan Hines Brownie Mixes Non-Animal Clean
Cake Mixes Non-Animal Clean
Cookie Mixes Non-Animal Clean
Frostings Non-Animal Clean
Mrs. Smith Bakeries Baker's Treat Pecan Sweet Rolls Non-Animal Clean
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Muffins Non-Animal Clean
Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co. Aldi‟s Baker‟s Treat toaster pastries Beef, Pork, or Soy Unclean
Snack Rite (Aldi's) Snack, Gourmet, Wheat, & Cheese Crackers Enzymes, Bacterial Clean
Fit & Active Thin Wheat Crackers Enzymes, Bacterial Clean
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Rainbow Twists & Peco Brittle Non-Pork Clean
Farley's & Sather's Amazin' Fruit Gummi Bears Gelatin, Pork Unclean
Heide Gummi Bears Gelatin, Pork Unclean
Products without Gelatin & Carmine Clean
Fit & Active (Aldi's) Nacho Tortilla Chips & Blue Chips Non-Pork Clean
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Richardson Starlights, Jumbo Candy Balls, Tiger Pops Non-Pork Clean
Mint Ball Pops, Rainbow Mix, Non-Pork Clean
Filled Tutti-Frutti & Strawberry Non-Pork Clean
Lemmon Buttons Non-Pork Clean
Sour Balls Non-Pork Clean
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Hot Fries Enzy.Non-pork Clean
Salsa Fries Enzy.Non-pork Clean
BBQ Fries Enzy.Non-pork Clean
CEREALS
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COMPANY NAME/TYPE SOURCE FINDINGS
Kellogg Co. Most *Cereals (Look for "K" symbol) Gelatin, Beef Clean
Kellogg Fruity Marshmallow Krispies Gelatin, Pork Unclean
Marshmallow Fruit Loops Gelatin, Pork Unclean
Snack-Ums Rice Krispies Treat Krunch Gelatin, Pork Unclean
Kellogg Smorz Cereal Gelatin, Pork Unclean
Kellogg Mini Wheat Cereal Gelatin, Beef Clean
*All Cereals containing marshmallow derivatives Gelatin, Pork Unclean
Big Bowl Instant Oatmeal: Apple & Cinnamon Flavor Gelatin, Fish Unclean
Maple & Brown Sugar Flavor Gelatin, Fish Unclean
Variety Pack Gelatin, Fish Unclean
Sovex Foods (Aldi‟s Brand) Breakfast Best Low Fat Granola Cereal with Gelatin, Fish/ unknown Unclean
Raisins
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DAIRY AND FRUIT PRODUCTS
COMPANY NAME/TYPE SOURCE FINDINGS
Dole Foods, Inc. Fruit N' Gel Bowls (Most) Non-Pork Clean
Fruit N' Gel Bowls with Cochineal Cochineal Unclean
Jar Fruit Cochineal Unclean
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McNeil Lactaid 100% Lactose Free Milk Enzymes, fungal Clean
Unilever Breyers, Good Humor, Klondyke & Pop Gelatin, Pork/ Insect Unclean
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Sicle Products with Gelatin
Products without Gelatin or Carmine Non-Pork Clean
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MEATS AND FROZEN ENTREES
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Butterball Beef Franks Non-Pork Clean
Butterball Cotta Salami Non-Pork Clean
(Aldi) Kirkwood Pot Pies (All Varieties) Lard Unclean
Marie Callender's Beef Pot Pie Gelatin, Pork Unclean
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Kellogg Co. Eggo Waffles Non-pork Clean
Eggo Toaster Muffins Non-pork Clean
Land O‟ Frost Pre-packaged Thin Sliced Meats; available at Kroger, Wal*Mart, Albertson‟s,
Safeway and Sysco stores.
Beef Spice flavorings Clean
Corned Beef Spice flavorings Clean
Turkey, Honey Turkey Spice flavorings Clean
Chicken Spice flavorings Clean
Pillsbury Hungry Jack Frozen Buttermilk Pancakes Flav., Plant source Clean
Mini Buttermilk Pancakes Flav., Plant source Clean
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Sara Lee Ball Park Beef & Kosher Beef Franks Non-Pork Clean
The Turkey Store, Co. Use both pork and non-pork casing. The non-pork casing is collagen and is man-
made. NOTE: PLEASE READ THE LABEL!
Vienna Beef Store Brand: Vienna Beef Franks & Polish (Retail) Casing, plastic Clean
Vienna Beef Franks & Polish 8 or 12 Pack Casing, sheepskin Clean
Vienna Beef (JUMBO) Franks/Polish Casing, Pork Unclean
Vienna Beef Deli Meats Beef, cellulose Clean
casing
Vlasic Foods International Swanson Pot Pies (All varieties) Lard, Pork Unclean
Great Starts Breakfast Entrée Pork Unclean
Swanson Frozen Entrée Meals Beef/Pork Unclean
White Castle Frozen Hamburgers & Cheese Burgers Buns, L-Cysteine Unclean
Allen Canning Company All products having the "Star K" symbol Non-Pork Clean
(Canned Vegetables)
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Barilla America, Inc. Pasta Sauces All Meat Free Clean
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Glory Foods Seasoned Blackeye Peas Pork Fat Unclean
All Can Products & Products with Pork Pork Fat Unclean
Hormel Food Corp. Dine Fine Beef Stew (Aldi's) Beef Clean
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Valley View Instant Mashed Potatoes Non-animal Clean
Rice & Sauce Cajun Style Rice & Beans Non-Animal Clean
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Pasta Sauces with Sausage Pork Unclean
*Note: Brothers and Sisters Ragu makes over 30 Varieties of Pasta Sauces, Please READ the LABELS, If
it Contains CHEESE it is from (Pork
OTHER PRODUCTS
COMPANY NAME/TYPE SOURCE FINDINGS
Botanic Health Apple Cider Vinegar Plus Capsules Gelatin, Pork Unclean
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Nutrition Drinks (Vanilla & Chocolate) 8oz. Cans Non-Pork Clean
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Yeast Donuts w/o L-Cysteine Clean
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Gelatin without the “K” symbol Pork Unclean
Health From the Sun Liquid Flax Oil & Borage Non-Gelatin Clean
Leiner (Sam's Club) Member's Mark Ibuprofen Liquid Softgels Gelatin, Pork Unclean
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Metamucil Powders, Wafers & Capsules Non-Pork Clean
Naturpharma Spring Valley (All Products with Gelatin) Capsules, Pork Unclean
Gelatin
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Optimum Nutrition Supplements, Power Bars, etc. Pork/Beef Unclean
Smith Kline Beecham Triple Protection Aqua Fresh Toothpaste Non-Pork Clean
(Squeeze tube ONLY!)
All other Triple Protection Aqua Fresh Toothpaste Including Glycerine/Various Unclean
ALL Pump Dispensers. Animal
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Subway Italian Bread, Wheat Bread, Deli Roll Non-Animal Clean
Celestial Seasoning:
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Fresh N' Brite Non-Pork Clean
Shalom!
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