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Are there Rabbis who don't keep kosher and eat pork?

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Some will, some won't. For Reform, keeping any of the non-ethical mitzvot (and kashrut is seen as not (necessarily) one of the ethical mitzvot) are personal decisions. That said - MOST rabbis keep kosher, or a version of kosher - it depends on the community standards, largely. read more

That said - MOST rabbis keep kosher, or a version of kosher - it depends on the community standards, largely. Even orthodox rabbis (and orthodox persons generally) keep kosher according to their community’s standards, which may vary. read more

Some will, some won’t. For Reform, keeping any of the non-ethical mitzvot (and kashrut is seen as not (necessarily) one of the ethical mitzvot) are personal decisions. read more

Historically, Jews who follow the laws of kashrut (also known as keeping Kosher) do not eat a number of animal products, among them pork and shellfish. While certain meats like beef, chicken, and turkey are considered fit for consumption, eating dairy products or drinking milk along with these meats is also prohibited under these dietary guidelines. read more

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