Kosher Food Exposed: Debunking Myths and Clarifying Misconceptions with a Real Orthodox Jew

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Kosher Food Exposed: Debunking Myths and Clarifying Misconceptions with a Real Orthodox Jew
Did you ever hear of these common misconceptions about kosher food?
You know what is a kosher with only reading the ingredients
kosher food is so restrictive
kosher food is bland
Kosher food need to be blessed by a Rabbi
Kosher food can only be used by Jewish people
Kosher food can only be found in kosher groceries
kosher food is more expensive
Today we will address all these misconceptions and debunking many myths surrounding kosher food and kosher Laws!
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@katemolly100 Жыл бұрын

Totally surprised by the FAKE Kosher signs. That’s a jerk move by companies (trying to find the nicest way to put that!!) 🤯🤬

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

i hear you , it is not nice at all that is for sure!!!

@carolynbennett1867 Жыл бұрын

How are they allowed to do that? Is it not illegal to put incorrect information on packaging?

@zentierra7803 Жыл бұрын

Yeah...it is not only unscrupulous, but also deliberately harmful and malicious, as it could lead a person of faith to unknowingly break an important tenet.

@Terahnee Жыл бұрын

Right? It's absolutely insane that a product that is pork would even remotely be labeled as Kosher. Even with an OU certification. That would make me question every OU marked product if even one can get away with it.

@Maeglin7936 Жыл бұрын

Agreed! That is just downright malicious.

@Daphattack Жыл бұрын

I am catholic so of course know little about Kosher (and Halal) so thank you for this. Although I do not keep any dietary restrictions I am LIVID that some companies would stoop so low as to fake the signs to dupe people into buying their products. A disgusting and greedy move.

@kigeerdink6662 Жыл бұрын

They have also done this for allergy free foods. One product in particular that I came across was a plant based cheese advertising dairy free but you flip it over and it states on the back that it may contain traces of dairy.

@SandraNelson063 Жыл бұрын

Always informative and kind. As a non Jewish person, I am now a bit scared of what is in the grocery store.

@thegrumpyhorticulturist Жыл бұрын

@@kigeerdink6662containing traces of dairy is because it is processed in the same facility where dairy is processed. It's not guaranteed to be in the product or even sharing the same equipment. This is for insurance.

@kigeerdink6662 Жыл бұрын

@@thegrumpyhorticulturist thankyou for responding

@calum5975 11 ай бұрын

@@kigeerdink6662 This is commonly done on all vegan foods. Because they cannot be sure that dairy hasn't somehow come into contact with the product, and it's sold as "Dairy Free", they have to put a disclaimer in case somehow dairy does come into contact with the food.

@arianagonza8 Жыл бұрын

I worked at a canning facility and the cleaning of lines and preparation of kosher items is extremely serious. We loved having a Rabbi in the plant and learning from him. Thank you Sarah. This video made me recall some things I had not remembered in a while

@vickiephelps5169 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video, Sara! I am atheist but I intentionally buy a lot of kosher products because they tend to contain far fewer ingredients and the ingredients being used are cleaner and safer. The idea that a company is using fake kosher marks is horrible. If I notice that in a future shopping trip, I will be going all "Karen" with the store manager and will do my best to get that product discontinued!

@karentucker2161 Жыл бұрын

Or complain to the manufacturer

@FennecTheRabbit Жыл бұрын

Depending on where you live (because it isn't the store manager's fault) there may be a government organization you can report false advertising to.

@justfellicitya Жыл бұрын

Hi Vickie, another atheist here! I also love these videos because I always learn something new, like just how many bugs are in our foods! 😮

@risotto4life577 Жыл бұрын

Take it up with the manufacturer or any potential organizations responsible for Kosher certifications. It isn't the managers fault.

@suzannelucero86 Жыл бұрын

I was surprised that even frozen vegetables need to be certified kosher. And here I thought a whole food plant based diet would be considered kosher because it doesn't include meat (no animal products at all), dairy, or eggs. I always learn something new from you in your videos. Thanks. 😊

@sitresjolie2343 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Isn’t that wonderful? That way, we can be certain that the fruits and vegetables were bug-free and were not exposed to any kind of forbidden substance. ✡️❤️

@katemolly100 Жыл бұрын

Same here!! Extreme vegans thought THEY were strict!!

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

Great point Suzanne! It is a nother frequent misconception: vegan or vegetarian diets are kosher de facto!

@yazdhenab. Жыл бұрын

@@sitresjolie2343 forbidden substance even for non-Jewish people! :D

@traceyrossmann2989 Жыл бұрын

To lable anything with pork in it as kosher is truly shameful, as it preys on ignorance of that one specific law of kosher food. It's also kind of funny as most people who are not Jewish or Muslim know this is a strict taboo for both groups.

@katiekawaii Жыл бұрын

I can't figure out why they would even do that. I have never met a person who keeps kosher but doesn't know pork isn't kosher. So who are they trying to trick with that? Either you keep kosher, in which case you know that the pork can't be kosher, or you don't keep kosher, in which case you won't care if it's kosher or not. You know what I mean?

@NekoArts Жыл бұрын

I might be wrong but the first thing that comes to mind are all the "fake" or "mock" products available today. Take for example vegan meatballs or the like. Someone who might not be paying attention or perhaps a recent convert might see something such as a pork product with a kosher-label and think "maybe this is a mock-product?". I can especially see how a recent convert who's still "learning the ropes" might fall prey to these types of tactics. The reality, unfortunately, is that this isn't exclusive to kosher and non-kosher products either. We are all being tricked to one extent or the other by similar tactics (even those of us without special dietary rules). Many of us have no idea what we're actually putting in our bodies, we just assume and trust (and hope?) that we're not being lied to - and these greedy corporations are more than happy to take advantage of that trust.

@ShaikhMaaz. 11 ай бұрын

I once even found a Halaal certified bacon made of Pork in Australia 😂LOL

@sniderpartyof5 Жыл бұрын

As a non Jewish person and a parent I love videos like yours! They help me teach my children a little about differences in the way people live and express their faith. So from the bottom of my heart thank you!!!

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you ❤️❤️❤️

@colorbugoriginals4457 5 ай бұрын

same reason i clicked! 😊❤

@maureendonlevy9913 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! This Catholic was offended that someone would slap a kosher label on a ham or pork product! What audacity! Thanks again for teaching me more about your faith. I have started to to clean and prep food as soon as I bring produce home. As a result, I am losing less fresh food. Thanks for the tips!

@kathleenklein4231 Жыл бұрын

Loved this! I learned a lot. As a Reform Jew, I eat "Kosher Style" and I also eat mostly vegetarian with the exception of very occasional fish. I wasn't surprised by the gelatin situation. I was surprised that my non-dairy creamer would be considered dairy. I was also surprised by counterfeit kosher symbols. That is just crazy, people will do anything to make a profit.

@alicewilliams9301 Жыл бұрын

An interesting thing about non-dairy products: many contain sodium caseinate, a milk derivative, or other things like whey, I guess to make it taste more real? It's very frustrating.

@NYLazyme 9 ай бұрын

Same, my wife and I try to keep a vegetarian diet most of the time as it makes keeping kosher easier and it also helps the environment a little but we can't resist a good Salmon. We also happen to be lactose intolerant so if you are interested in vegan cheeses that tastes good and is kosher Violife is a really good one. As for milk, ice cream and other dairy stuff I recommend NotCo also kosher and super tasty.

@winniewolf4110 5 ай бұрын

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@pamconley6665 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! As a 70 year old Christian Grandma, I love your videos, so calming.

@dustibones9879 2 ай бұрын

Same here!

@fred6059 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the education. We are not Jewish yet my mother taught me to never mix fish and milk. She learned from her grandmother. We are descended from the Amish. I love to learn.

@ShaikhMaaz. 11 ай бұрын

Traditional Muslim medicine(Unani) too forbids mixing of fish and milk. The books says it becomes poisonous for the body when you mix both the ingredients.

@lindamoulton1560 Жыл бұрын

I let out the world's most audible "OH NO" as soon as you showed the ham products with the Kosher stamp. I always love seeing these types of videos, you explain everything in so much depth and in such a pleasant and delightful way! Always look forward to learning something with each one! :)

@AlisonLeMay 6 күн бұрын

Admittedly, I said, “Oh, (bleep!)” at that one. Talk about a low-down, dirty rotten cheat move! I can’t imagine what went through those manufacturers’ minds!

@shawndavis824 Жыл бұрын

I am shocked that there are companies faking Kosher symbols, especially on pork products. I am a Christian and I know that eating pork is against Jewish food laws. Have a blessed week and restful Shabbat.

@SundaysChild1966 Жыл бұрын

THAT shocked me too .. esp the "Kosher ham"?? How crazy is that??

@FennecTheRabbit Жыл бұрын

Folks can and will do anything.

@shawndavis824 Жыл бұрын

@@FennecTheRabbit I know. But it was still shocking.

@shawndavis824 Жыл бұрын

@@SundaysChild1966 I know! CRAZY!!

@jvnd2785 Жыл бұрын

Indeed, eating pork is against the Law of God (and there is only One God and *one* Law, both for the Jews and the "Greeks" aka the rest of the world).

@Jewgirl369 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone else think that any company who uses a fake Kosher symbol is one of the most anti-Semitic moves ever?! SMH!!! Its both evil and sad! Sara ❤I love to learn❤ and ❤I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! ❤ (Your kiddos did a wonderful job being your assistants... please tell them GOOD JOB)!

@elsands9774 Жыл бұрын

No I don’t think it’s meant to be an anti-Semitic move ever. I believe it’s based on greed (money) just as things are mislabeled/misleading on other products.

@ameliareaganwright2758 Жыл бұрын

I don't associate being antisemitic with those false labels. What is disgusting is just how low companies will and do go to make a buck.

@Jewgirl369 Жыл бұрын

@@elsands9774 you are CORRECT about greed and how low companies will stoop to doing anything for the bottom line!

@bluexephosfan970 11 ай бұрын

@elsands9774 it doesn't have to be intentional for it to be antisemitic. I'm sure none of these companies have any goals other than maximizing profit, but they're maximizing profit by preying on the less astute of the Jewish community, amd that definitely seems antisemitic to me

@elsands9774 10 ай бұрын

@@bluexephosfan970 , Its just business.

@julierahn6932 Жыл бұрын

Thank-you, Sara Malka. I immediately contacted the distributor of the award winning EVOO from Crete to ask if it is cold-pressed. And in the process found a bigger container at a better price. Thanks for the differences between Sephardi & Ashkenazi. Your videos are like a personal tutor for those of us not raised observant.

@debstanyer812 3 ай бұрын

I love to learn. I have just begun my Orthodox conversion process and today feeling very alone and hoping I am pleasing HaShem in what Im doing.....a BIG bus pulled out in front of me and it had written on the whole side in huge writing..... YOU ARE LOVED. So I came home but still feeling a little flat and decided I would like to relax and listen to one of your videos as you have the most relaxing tone that destressing.... thankyou for the words at the end... YOU ARE LOVED...I really needed that today.

@savi6915 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Fake kosher labels?? How rude! 😮 Seriously, that is terrible! One of my areas of study is Food Science and Nutrition, yet was surprised by plant based dairy and frozen veggies being objectionable. Labeling the gelatin source is indeed a plus. Kosher eating can be quite more expensive also. Hoping you enjoyed your purchases..😉❤

@KCH55 11 ай бұрын

Unfortunately food fraud is very common, even when she pointed out the olive oil there are a lot of fakes, were they may be made from a combination canola oil etc, honey fraud is another one

@libbyjones7290 Жыл бұрын

Sara Malka We hope you and your family and loved ones are safe with all the fires. My sister and I have found a few scrub daddy's for you in blue and in orange we don't get red at all where we live not even on the official website so orange and some in green too. We are sending them off to your PO box from the description box. Thank you for all you do to bring joy to us ❤️.

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

awww thank you so so much Libby, please let me know how much i owe please :) I do not want to add to your expenses! xoxox

@bananamilk2605 Жыл бұрын

I was JUST about to ask where to send them. I found a bunch of Red, Blue and Green scrub daddy packages in Ottawa :):) I will send them to the P.O. box 📦 Thanks Libby for bringing this up.

@meghanmorningstar4394 11 ай бұрын

I did not know that gelatin was an animal product and can come from pork! One of my best friends is Jewish and I am going to pass that information on to her ❤ thank you for sharing your knowledge and for always being so kind and keeping your viewers in your prayers

@sms-balto 7 ай бұрын

I love to learn! I am Christian, Sarah, but I tend to buy Kosher as I trust its purity. My Grandfather, raised on a farm, taught me that meat should always be Kosher. I have always enjoyed Hebrew National's commercial "We answer to a higher law!" As a history teacher who has taught about the meat industry in the early 20th century, I wouldn't be caught eating hot dogs that weren't Kosher. Thank you, Sarah for "frum it up". G-d bless you.

@rowanmorgan457 Жыл бұрын

Saw my local orthodox community coming back from Shul yesterday and thought of you and your family x

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

that is so sweet Rowan, thank you!

@TheLadyWeaver Жыл бұрын

Not Jewish or Kosher, and it all seems really complicated at first, but when my daughter was small and my husband was healing from some health issues, we had a list of things we avoided - soy, artificial dyes, refined sugar, corn syrup, added weird meat products (carageean yay!), local/grassfed and more - and it became a habit to read sources/labels/etc, you get into a routine pretty quickly and it becomes double checking to make sure products/companies haven't changed. The biggest issues was the meat, because we only ate local beef that hadn't been on a feed lot and local chicken that had been raised on an actual farm. I really hope to go back to shopping this way soon, but inflation is kicking our bums. (Pork in candy is just gross, lol)

@cseamen 7 ай бұрын

As a non-Jew I had only a surface understanding of what being kosher entailed. I was surprised to learn of the pork gelatin, but was shocked to learn that anyone would put a kosher symbol on pork products. What. Sleazeball thing to do!

@paulaelizabethg Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! At first this seemed like really difficult and so many rules. Then I realized, we should all be this mindful of our food. Even if we do not follow Kosher laws, it is so good for all to be more aware of what we buy and eat. It can increases gratitude for food and life itself. It can uplift our health abd well-being as well. TY Sarah!

@LisaThomas466 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! I found it fascinating to learn how disciplined and informed every shopping trip to a non-Jewish grocery store has to be for you to ensure you're buying kosher food. Thank you for another great video! 😊

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lisa

@T_WC123 Жыл бұрын

The broccoli and berry insect revelation was so good to know - and such a shock to me!! I’m almost 40 but just now learned of it - I paid more attention last time was horrified to still see all these super tiny beige bugs moving around on my raspberries after thorough washing x3! 🤢 Horrified to see the counterfeit kosher labels exists - that’s awful. This was so interesting!! Thank you!!!

@brandyarellano3307 Жыл бұрын

I had a best friend when I was younger who was an Orthadox Jewish person and your channel has given me a better understanding on her and her family's faith. They were very open and understanding with my questions but I was like 12 so the deeper understanding was lost to me. You are great. Thank you

@sararalaniz Жыл бұрын

Pretty amazing how you are able to remember so many dos and don’t. But I’m sure if that’s all you’ve ever known it must be like second nature to know exactly what to buy and not buy. Thank you for such an in-depth video, can’t imagine how long it took you to prepare for it and edit it all. You are loved from Texas 🤠

@sully1239 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! Thank you so much for explaining your kosher foodlaws! I never knew how many variables you need to take in account! Thank you for teaching us, and making your channel a safe space to learn!❤❤

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome and thank you for being here Sully :)

@Jewgirl369 Жыл бұрын

Well stated! 👍

@Albanian_traveller Жыл бұрын

Hello Sarah Thank you for yet another informative video. One can see how much effort and love you put into it! I didn't know that there were so many different kosher symbols and so many problematic products. So there's still a lot of responsibility asked from the client. As a muslim it's definitely less complicated for me (halal is kind of "kosher light" I'd say since we can mix meat and dairy) but still we need to check every product as there's often false certifications or they use certain types of alcohol in bread, cake, candy,... as preservatives which is not permissible. I live in Switzerland near a jewish neighborhood - they're very religious and take quality very seriously- and I use to buy my products there because as long as they're alcohol free I'm good to go 😊

@darksakurattv Жыл бұрын

I love your videos and the positive message at the end. I am a reform convert, and seeing this level of observance is helping me think of ways I can honor G-d with my own observance. Thank you so much for making these videos. Please know that you, too, are very loved.

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you ❤️❤️❤️

@joycezaid3909 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn--I didn't know there were fake kosher labels, that some companies do that, they should be reported!!! I appreciate the video, and the valuable information. I'm not Jewish, but what I have learned about your facet of Judaism is beautiful, thank you for your channel, and keep it up!!!

@deb9806 Жыл бұрын

When I worked for a JCC for a few years, one of my coworkers who wasn't Kosher would rail against some of the bad oils in their food. Orthodox Jewish women would tell her they didn't have a choice unless they bought or ate mostly fresh food. She said you should try to rally to have them healthier. That said she also wrote manufacturers of non kosher foods too. It seemed a lot of the kids food had hydrogenated oils in them.

@Shoshi2048 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you Deb 110%. There needs to be a serious revision in the US and world wide educating people as to the harmful effects of certain food oils that most people don't realize are very bad to consume. But at least we as the consumer can find out from reputable sources. 💖

@abigailphoenixthepaperaddi2501 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! Can't wait for the live... I treasure this time each week with our dear Frummies. Sadly, my partner didn't get the promotion. Maybe in the future. ❤

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

G.od willing it will come at the right time ❤️❤️❤️

@Shoshi2048 Жыл бұрын

I'm very sorry to hear that Abigail, as you said, next time! 💖

@ameliafroehlich2577 Жыл бұрын

I like to learn, too. I've been learning a lot about Jewish culture from Sara that I never knew before. And have you noticed that Sara always sounds like she's smiling?

@abigailphoenixthepaperaddi2501 Жыл бұрын

@Amelia Froehlich She does, doesn't she? And her voice is full of love and peace. She fairly radiates love, you know? I'm always so calm and happy after a video - and after the weekly live premiers, it's amplified. Thanks to Sara, I've been growing spiritually as well. I do love learning about her faith, and she never makes you feel out of place in any way for asking questions. It's safe, wholesome, and... wonderful. =D

@ameliafroehlich2577 Жыл бұрын

@@abigailphoenixthepaperaddi2501 So true.

@Wizamatox Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! To me the biggest surprises were that milk might not be kosher, due to all the additives and extras that are added nowadays, and that some foods may inherit a "dairy" status because the machines used to process them are also used to process dairy.

@zahney1225 Жыл бұрын

I grew up in a Kosher home. Separate set of dishes/flatware for Passover, Milk and Meat were separate also for everyday use. But I had no idea about Jello, or that there were fake symbols on products. Being Ashkenazic I knew we had a bit different laws (cause I love broccoli ) but this video was an education for me. Every 3 months or so I get to visit home in Connecticut and look forward to going to The Crown Supermarket which is still my favorite Kosher Market. Just typing this I want kishke, knish and their store made gefilte fish.

@Tinkerbell31326 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah, I Love to learn. What I did not know is that you could not have milk with fish. Funny thing is, my mom never let us have cheese or milk with fish. Her ancestry only by two generations was Jewish. She passed away many years ago, but I would love to ask her the origin of not eating milk with fish. I loved when we had a fish dinner which was every Friday due to my past Catholic back ground. . I disliked milk and would be allowed to have water or a soda with our meal. Soda was a real treat since mom was very careful to make sure we ate and drank only good things and sugar items were a once a week treat. Also, thank you for the heads up on real kosher certification. Gosh, I never knew about the gelatin being made from pork.

@tinacotreau-guillot4870 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! I was surprised by many things: I didn’t know that frozen veggies are probably not kosher without a symbol! My biggest shock was when you said that companies put a kosher symbol on something that blatantly has pork in it…I did a double take and even rewound to hear you again to make sure I didn’t mishear. So glad to learn more!

@tinacotreau-guillot4870 Жыл бұрын

May I ask a question? I noticed that a fig was on the non kosher side of your picture for the video. I did some reading and the article said that figs may not be kosher because they are the fruit from which Adam and Eve ate. Is this correct? Thank you so much!

@yonaavraham9594 11 ай бұрын

As an Orthodox Jew,I have never heard that figs are forbidden.I don't eat them because they are too hard to check for bugs.

@frumitup 11 ай бұрын

@yonaavrham Some rabbi do allow them but the Bedikah is almost impossible fresh and dry so many poskim and Va’ad forbid them altogether

@frumitup 11 ай бұрын

@tinacotreau-guillot4870 Hi Tina! The issue with figs is that wasps use them to nest their eggs and therefore are often infested and or cannot be checked properly so we avoid them! Good question 🥰🥰🥰

@tinacotreau-guillot4870 11 ай бұрын

Oh that makes a lot of sense. Thank you so much! I appreciate your patience with my questions! I love to learn about this and am so interested. ❤

@firebird189 Жыл бұрын

Dear Frum It Up Friends, I am having a procedure and biopsy on Thursday and I am a bit scared. I know G-d has me and I pray for peace and acceptance of HIs will. I would be grateful for any prayers from this lovely community. I really enjoyed this video. I was amazed that someone would think to put a Kosher label on pork. Even this Irish Catholic grandma knows better. I LOVE TO LEARN.

@nicolajones1916 Жыл бұрын

Sending you love and prayers xxx

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

G.od willing will be successful : may G.od guide the hands of the surgeon and may you have a complete recovery ❤️‍🩹

@Shoshi2048 Жыл бұрын

Dear Firebird: For time immemorial, whenever the Jewish people found themselves in difficult situations, whether individually or communally, they would open up the Book of Psalms and use King David’s ageless poetic praises and supplications to beseech G-d for mercy. The Midrash tells us that when King David compiled the Psalms, he had in mind himself, as well as every person of every generation and every circumstance. No matter who you are and what the situation, the words of the Psalms speak the words of your heart and are heard On High. Source: Chabad

@Shoshi2048 Жыл бұрын

Dear Firebird: We pray a refuah sheleimah for you! May G-d give you peace as you go to your appointment this Thursday. Thank you for sharing this very private moment with us and know that G-d has you in the palm of His hand dear one! Love and blessings to you! ❤ Adonay yishlakh, yishlakh la’hem refuah sheleimah Refuat ha’nefesh urefu’at ha’guf venomar Amen G-d send, send to them complete healing Healing of the soul and healing of the body And we say: Amen

@coosbaytech Жыл бұрын

I LOVE TO LEARN! Thank you for another informative video! I had no idea frozen veggies would not be kosher!

@heatherparsons1595 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! Had no idea about counterfeit kosher signs.

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

unfortunately they are so so frequent!

@FunSizeSpamberguesa Жыл бұрын

I love to learn :) When I was a kid, my mom once grew broccoli. When she went to boil it, all these neon green worms came crawling out. She was so disgusted we never ate broccoli again (which was no hardship for me, because I hate broccoli). I started paying attention to the symbols when I go grocery shopping and have found that most of my diet is actually kosher, because I have IBS and I have to follow a very strict diet to control it. Here in the USA, 'natural flavor' is usually code for 'high fructose corn syrup', because food manufacturers know people don't want it in their food, but high fructose corn syrup is cheaper than actual sugar. It goes by a number of names, and a product can actually legally advertise itself as saying "no high fructose corn syrup" while still actually containing the ingredient -- they just list it under another name.

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

That is so true!

@sylvisterling8782 Жыл бұрын

EEEK! I did not know that! Being diabetic, I avoid HFCS as much as possible. NOW I will have to dig deeper to find products without it. THANK YOU for the heads-up!

@caryinfante8013 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate your prayer life. I am Catholic and do prayers at certain times of the day like you do. What an awesome God we have! ❤

@sharonstanford3846 11 ай бұрын

I love to learn! I have followed the clean and unclean meat rules in the bible for quite a number of years now and about 4 years ago I started to buy kosher meat from the butcher as I was convicted of having the blood and the fat. I have since gone plant based so rarely eat meat now. If I do it will be a piece of fish when I am eating out on a very rare occasion. There is so much we don't think about how food may be prepared and may come in contact with unclean things. It is so interesting to learn about Jewish culture as I am Seventh Day Adventist and keep the Sabbath as well and as I said we follow the clean and unclean meat guidelines. Thank you for sharing your faith and life with us!

@beckyfields3319 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. My having food allergies has been interesting for my extended family when we visit. We make it work and I have found that eating more Kosher is so much fun. In learning what can be mixed and what cannot. It’s been a learning curve. My Aunts have enjoyed teaching me as I have enjoyed learning. I gotten to where I prefer shopping at a kosher grocery and butcher shop. Thank you for making this learning process more enjoyable.

@reneeolo3814 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making these videos and explaining so patiently and kindly! I’ve made mistakes in the past around the edible gifts I’ve given orthodox Jewish friends, your videos are so helpful in my understanding of how to navigate and understand kosher law so I don’t make the same mistakes in the future ☺️

@denisjames8955 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! I have made it a practice for the last 50 years to learn at least one new thing a day and with your help I learned today about fake kosher symbols. What a bummer! As a T2 diabetic I already have to scrutinize labels for ingredients and now I find that something I thought I could rely on may be misleading as well. I think I will just crawl into a hole and drink water! Even shopping for things to eat is becoming a chore. Blessings on you and your family 🙏❤️

@sylvisterling8782 Жыл бұрын

Dennis, I am also a T2 diabetic (diet controlled) and have you tried Stevia as a sweetener? Unlike things like sucrose, mannitol or sorbitol, saccharine, monkfruit and other sweeteners, Stevia does NOT raise the glycemic index! But again, read labels, as some stevia IS combined with other sweeteners to "boost" the sweetness!

@denisjames8955 Жыл бұрын

@@sylvisterling8782 Thank you so much for the advice. That’s good to know. I appreciate you taking the time to respond.

@kcnurse19 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn. As a person with a pork allergy I have learned to look for hechshers as a first clue that the food is probably safe for me. Since my husband is allergic to fish I then look at ingredients to see if it is safe for him (no kosher gelatin, only beef or vegan for us). My friends are always surprised to learn that candy or cereal with marshmallows or commercially prepared cornbread mix contains animal products. Haha I did not realize that companies counterfeit the hechshers so I will keep a closer eye. Thank you for the link to the website! You are such a blessing in my life. Thank you.

@dyanalayng5507 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this fascinating video. I love to learn! 💖💕

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@tomb7382 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! As a Roman Catholic man, I find your videos so educational. I enjoy learning about other religions. Growing up, most of the Jewish families in our neighborhood were reformed, so I didn't know so much about kosher food, as most of them were "kosher style". I give you so much credit for following all the rules. May G-D bless you and your lovely family.

@PROUDCANADIANGIRL Жыл бұрын

I love Freshco … we have one only a couple of blocks from our house and yes Sara, it’s so much cheaper than Zehrs, Longos and even Walmart. I find kosher in Freshco no problem… like you said, we can eat and fruit and veg and I have found a lot of pre packaged kosher foods too.. I hope you and your family are doing well and enjoying spring.. it’s so nice for us Canucks to see the snow in the rear view mirror ( for now) we are swimming in our pool now and enjoying the hot sun on weekends. Hope everyone in the comments are well too.. I feel we are all part of Sara’s family by now. 🌸💜I LOVE TO LEARN 📚

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

you are part of my extended family for sure! xoxox We were still heating our house a few weeks ago with a freezing 3-8*C !!!

@TimeTravelMum Жыл бұрын

I didn’t know allergens weren’t listed more clearly in Canada. It’s so easy to spot milk in products here in the UK. I’m going to look up certifications in the UK and look out for them in the supermarket tomorrow

@RiverJDell Жыл бұрын

I love to learn. As someone with a severe shellfish allergy looking for kosher seals has been so helpful to me .

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

i am so happy the kosher symbols could help you!

@MrSincerity88 Жыл бұрын

I’m not Jewish or kosher but I love learning about other cultures. I’ve heard kosher so many times but never knew exactly what it meant. Thank you for educating me!

@karenhopper1691 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! I was surprised that companies are allowed to use fake Kosher marks on non-kosher food. Especially if they contained pork, shocking! Thank you, Sara, for the video. It was so informative. ❤😊

@EMSpdx Жыл бұрын

I LOVE TO LEARN! I was shocked by the 'kosher pork' ( say what now?) but I was most surprised by regular frozen vegetables NOT being considered Kosher due to preparation.

@anam5607 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! This was really interesting, as I’ve finally decided to begin my conversion process and am learning about kosher foods and how to recognize them, especially living in an area where the larger Jewish population and markets are a bit of a drive away. It’s sad that there are fake Kosher certifications, just people out trying to make an extra buck, but since your other video about how you inspect the veggies and cakes mixes and things like that I’ve tried to pay more attention to the symbols and I have found that many processed items I like (like my favorite popcorn snack!) are already kosher. I so look forward to your videos! It’s like connecting with a friend. I hope you have a wonderful week!

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

I am so happy it could help Ana ❤️❤️❤️

@fiaprice2599 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn ❤ I’m not Jewish but learning about you’re religion, your joy, your devotion, your love for it, makes me want to be a better catholic. Thank you so much for these wonderful videos.

@dianecohen8876 Жыл бұрын

the blanching of the frozen vegetables in starchy water was something i didn't know. thank you!

@PCTECHJBAY Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! I was not aware that Ashkenazi and Sephardic definitions of kosher differ. Thank you for taking the time to teach me.

@racheljones1998 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! You are a marvelous teacher, as well. Thank you for your beautiful work!! ❤

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

aww thank you Rachel for your kindness and thank YOU for being here! xoxoxo

@lilitharam44 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! Thank you for sharing this information with us. I love to learn about others and I have such a high respect for you for following the rules. There are a lot of people who would just see the kosher mark and assume it's okay, while you go the extra mile to make certain. Our family is Catholic and while most eat meat on Friday now, unless it's during Lent, we prefer to not eat meat on any Friday. Instead, we'll have either a fish dish, pasta with no meat, or our daughter enjoys cheese pizza. Sending love and best wishes to you and your family for a great week! Love from Memphis, TN!

@gacchan Жыл бұрын

I had no idea that Sephardic Jews didn't mix milk and fish, as cream cheese and lox is seen as a quintessential Jewish food to me! This was so fascinating. Thank you as always, Sara.

@karentucker2161 Жыл бұрын

Cream cheese and fish together doesn't sound good at all 😅

@a.katherinesuetterlin3028 Жыл бұрын

The smoked salmon and cream cheese is very likely Ashkenazi-based, unless I'm wrong. I heard somewhere that it's their way of having something to eat for Shabbat so they don't have to go against their law of not cooking or doing other things that are considered "work" on Shabbat. Have I tried the smoked salmon and cream cheese combo? Oh, heck yes, and it's delightful, but then I must really have an inner feline, because I loooove most fish. Tuna can go flip-flop elsewhere, however. It's not my favorite texture or flavor. 😅

@beans4853 Жыл бұрын

I'm chasidic and very much Ashkenazi, and we don't eat milk and fish together either. However, some fish like tuna and lox are considered processed fish and can be eaten with processed cheeses like cream cheese or sliced/grated cheese used to melt

@gacchan Жыл бұрын

@@beans4853 Interesting, thank you!

@julianmeek2156 2 ай бұрын

I LOVE TO LEARN... As a Christian I so value these instructions from my elder sister in faith. May G-d bless you Sarah...

@kathy3178 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! I was surprised by the fake kosher symbols. Thank you for explaining the different symbols. I read the ingredients because we have reactions to soy, carrageenan, BHT, MSG, and Red Dyes. I kept seeing the symbols but didn't know how to read them. I will say this about carrageenan, it can cause severe intestinal issues. Definitely something to be careful when consuming.

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

absolutely Katherine!

@emilyhunter666 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn, especially from you. Even on my fourth or fifth rewatch of your videos, there's always something that I didn't notice before. On a side note, I want to thank you. I've been having a dreadful time falling asleep for the last few weeks. All my usual sleep aids have failed. Until I decided to try playing one of your playlists. Your voice is so soothing, my brain finally slowed down and I was able to sleep soundly at last. I cannot thank you enough for becoming another refuge when my thoughts just will not stop even at stupid o'clock in the morning.

@heavenlane570 Жыл бұрын

After I watched your “bug” food video I was completely grossed out and now I go over all my food for bugs 🐛. My husband thought I was crazy until I showed him first hand and now he’s on board too! 😂

@EvaHart9 Жыл бұрын

Love watching and learning from your wonderfully made videos! So glad you are able to post regularly again! Have a fabulous week :)

@Tassie85 Жыл бұрын

I have wondered about this topic for a long time - thank you for educating us, Sara!

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

yipppeee I am so happy it was enlightening for you!

@Tassie85 Жыл бұрын

@@frumitup Very much so! I am praying about converting to Judaism and you are definitely part of my education. You are appreciated.

@avivaleah8775 Жыл бұрын

Love that the run time is 18:18! ❤חי

@beatrizyoda Жыл бұрын

I love to learn and I learn a lot with you. I'm a tourist guide in Portugal and I work with Jewish tourists, not necessarily orthodox. But I love to show that I understand, respect and appreciate the culture. And obviously it's important to know to help them during tastings, lunches and so on. Thank you so much

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

Thank you to be sensitive to our needs ❤️❤️❤️

@canzoneri8 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! Thank you Sara for making me more aware of kosher food practises and healthy food practises in general. I thought of your advice today when I was washing strawberries and grapes. I hope your not being affected too much by the wildfires!

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeanine to be here with an open heart ❤️❤️ Thank G.od we are ok in regards to the wild fires 🔥

@amberguini Жыл бұрын

This video is amazing, thank you Sara. I have a food allergy and I use kosher certifications to help me with my grocery shopping and I had no idea that some of them could be fake.

@cherylcalac8485 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this informative video for those who only eat Kosher and didn’t know❣️

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@tamaratamtammorris8151 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea that fake Kosher labels were a thing! I think because many groceries in the store are generally kosher, the symbols of kosher are ubiquitous on many products and thus manufacturers are just inclined to stamp a Circle K or whatnot on the label without considering whether the ingredients in the food line up with the laws of kosher. Sure does give a whole new meaning to the phrase "buyer beware".

@GoingGreenMom Жыл бұрын

I was surprised by the frozen veggies not being kosher. I figured that would be an 3 easy one!

@corinneburque Жыл бұрын

This was such a fun video! In college, I took several Judaism classes. The first semester had a lot to do with dietary laws. It was my all time favorite class. Thank you for sharing this with us!

@PatMcFadyenGrowingGradeByGrade Жыл бұрын

I love how you always try to educate your viewers. The more we learn, the more we connect. I LOVE TO LEARN!

@bwreed6610 4 ай бұрын

“I LOVE TO LEARN” Thank you for being a great teacher!

@jessicaf8917 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn❤ This was wonderful - thank you for taking the time and effort to make these informative videos!

@grievousangelic Жыл бұрын

I love to learn! And I always learn so much from your videos! Thank you also for the kind words that end all your videos. I was laid off in February and have been looking for work, since. Thank you for saying I am enough. I appreciate it more than you know. Shalom!

@susanjaneleitner7670 Жыл бұрын

I just loved this video! Thank you for your research and skillful narration.I was shocked to see the counterfeit items. The website you supplied is wonderful. I feel we are all so blessed by your kindness and knowledge that you share so generously! Love from NYC ❤️❤️❤️

@dustibones9879 2 ай бұрын

I love to learn. I was very surprised by the frozen peas and carrots and similar frozen vegetables. Thank you Sara!

@evelynschau229 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn.❤ I'm so happy you're back !!

@barb7014 Жыл бұрын

I really do love to learn! I find all your videos fascinating and can’t thank you enough for sharing. 🤟

@danielintheantipodes6741 Жыл бұрын

I have learnt to be much more particular about fresh vegetable preparation. I am not Jewish,but even so, I do not want to be eating bugs with my broccoli or salad leaves! A heartfelt thank you for bringing this to my attention! The fake Kosher certificates are a shock. Rotten thing to do to people. Thank you for the video! I love to learn.

@wendyleeconnelly2939 3 ай бұрын

I love to learn. I realize I never thought about the pots and pans at a vegetable prep plant. Despite that I knew about the dishes and pots on kosher homes.

@cloudyminja Жыл бұрын

i love to learn!!! such a blessing to be able to sit down after a long day and watch another one of your lovely videos 💕 i hope you are still recovering well from your stair accident! i keep you in my thoughts as i go about my day. something i learned on this video is that most frozen veggies are not kosher! i had no idea that there would be more issues than just possible bugs in frozen fruits and veggies. some plans came up today so i cant wait to listen to this video again tomorrow doing my sunday reset on a monday, haha! sending love💕💕💕

@vippiggygirl8926 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, We are learning so much about Kosher foods. Thank you and God bless you and your family 🙏❤

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

So nice of you, thank you :) xoxoxo

@kristinesharp6286 Жыл бұрын

Did you laugh or get upset seeing the kosher certification on the ham? My first instinct would be laughter as it was so obvious no one reading the labels would really make a mistake. But then mad cause of trust issues.

@barbswartz3022 Жыл бұрын

I think it is absurd! Of course ham is not kosher.

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

i laughed so hard!!! it was reported and immediately taken off the shelves and the company was legally warned

@orangecouch Жыл бұрын

I LOVE TO LEARN!! This was so interesting! Thank you so much for all of the specific detail on all of these items!

@juliejarmusch2421 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE TO LEARN! I enjoy your channel very much, and feel that I learn something new each time I watch. Thank you for what you do.

@samlemons8053 10 ай бұрын

My new girlfriend is Jewish, I'm trying to learn more about Judaism so I can respect and understand her way of doing things. She isn't 100% vegetarian but she doesn't eat a lot of meat. I've been learning a bit about the rules and I'm starting to realize how much of a challenge I'm facing learning all this. But I want to support her and how she lives so I'll just keep learning and pushing through the challenges.

@frumitup 10 ай бұрын

What a great partner you are! Please let me know if you have other questions !

@denisethorbjornsen7493 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for telling us the difference between kosher and non-kosher foods

@shellyburris5918 Жыл бұрын

You make our world a more beautiful place, Sara. Thank you 😊

@DarkSwan01 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE TO LEARN! Learning about other cultures and belief systems always help in preparing in interacting with others or just learning as a whole about other cultures. Thank you for your educational content.

@jsswish1 Жыл бұрын

I love to learn. I was also shocked but unfortunately not surprised about the fake kosher certifications. Corporate greed is horrible. So glad there is a reliable resource for checking into this. If I may ask, what happens if someone was to accidentally eat a non kosher item? What would they do? Love your videos! So calming and informative.

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

Hi Jayme! If we are something by accident we ask forgiveness to G.od and resolve to be more careful and not doing it again

@kamaralzamanbalqis Жыл бұрын

Hello Sara ! Thank you ! Always clear and complete explanations ! Have a nice Sunday. ❤

@frumitup Жыл бұрын

aww Thank you Kamar ! You too!

@rebekahfranks4205 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel. Thank you for all your teaching. My daughter has a kosher kitchen and I’m always making mistakes while visiting. Your channel has helped me to understand how to work in her kitchen and shop for her family.

@user-pl2in6bb6u Жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah! I am a new viewer and totally enjoy your channel. You are so kind and knowledgeable - you always make my day. I hope someday I'll be as organized as you! Love you and your family. Jane