What is a Kosher Animal?

Ganei Beantown: Boston area Jewish gardens Co-Sponsors: CJP - Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Moishe Kavod Jewish Social Justice House , LoKo Cost: $10.00 When: July 10, 2011 | 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM Where: Newton, MA 02459 Are you concerned about the health and sustainability of the meat you eat?

Do you wonder whether kosher meat is the most ethical choice?
Is it unclear exactly what makes meat kosher?
Do you wonder how kashrut is relevant for vegetarians?
Does there seem to be little connection between keeping kosher and your most essential Jewish values?

In this hands-on workshop, you will be able to witness a traditional chicken shechita, participate in the kashering process from beginning to end, and ask an experienced shochet all your questions about kosher meat production and the place of kosher meat in the local food movement. We will also discuss a series of texts from the Tanakh, the rabbis, and other Jewish thinkers that illustrate traditional Jewish ideas about kashrut and ethics. This workshop will unmask the mysteries of kosher meat production and explore how the conscious practice of kashrut changes and deepens our relationships with G-d, animals, and the earth.

Educators: Marion Menzin (LoKo), Naf Hanau (Grow and Behold)