Kosher wine
Kosher Wine
Kosher wine (/ˈkoʊʃər/; from Hebrew: יין כשר, yayin kashér) is wine that is produced according to Judaism's religious law, specifically, Jewish dietary laws (Kashrut).
Etymology
The term "kosher" is derived from the Hebrew word "kasher" (כָּשֵׁר), which means "fit" or "proper". The term was used to describe food that is suitable for consumption according to Jewish law.
Production
Kosher wine is produced under strict supervision by a rabbi to ensure that it complies with kashrut. The grapes are harvested and processed by Jewish individuals. The wine is also boiled or pasteurized to make it unfit for idolatrous use, a process known as mevushal.
Varieties
There are many varieties of kosher wine, including red wine, white wine, rose wine, and sparkling wine. Some popular kosher wine brands include Manischewitz, Kedem, and Bartenura.
Related Terms
- Mevushal: A process in which wine is boiled or pasteurized to make it unfit for idolatrous use.
- Kashrut: Jewish dietary laws.
- Rabbi: A Jewish scholar or teacher, especially one who studies or teaches Jewish law.
- Manischewitz: A producer of kosher foods and wines.
- Kedem: A brand of kosher wine.
- Bartenura: A producer of Italian kosher wines.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kosher wine
- Wikipedia's article - Kosher wine
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