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In the Torah, the beginning of the year was clearly set in the spring. So what happened?

The consumption of food and drink was subject to certain restrictions that became the basis for later Jewish dietary practices.

Rabbinic Judaism elaborated a series of practices for putting the biblical restrictions into practice.

How and where to purchase kosher products.

Blood must be removed from kosher meat, usually by salting and soaking, before it may be cooked and consumed.

A survey of some of the laws governing the slaughter of kosher animals for meat.

Most of the rules about meat, including the ban on pork, are stipulated in the Torah.

The complex political situation in Muslim Spain impacted Jewish social and cultural life there.

In addition to the Megillah reading, several additions are made to the daily prayer services.

Moral strength is found in fulfilling religious obligations.