The Complications of Keeping Kosher

Upon Mt. Sinai, Moses is receiving the Torah.

God proclaims through the burning bush "THOU SHALT NOT SEETHE THE KID IN ITS MOTHER’S MILK."

Moses is a bit confused. "What does that mean, Lord? We should not cook meat in milk?"

God repeats "THOU SHALT NOT SEETHE THE KID IN ITS MOTHER’S MILK."

Moses responds "But what do you mean, Lord? We should never serve meat and dairy in the same meal?"

Again, God repeats "THOU SHALT NOT SEETHE THE KID IN ITS MOTHER’S MILK."

Moses continues "Do you mean that we should have two completely separate sets of ovens and cookware? One for meat and one for milk?"

Finally God agrees, "OK, Moses, have it your way."

[Posted 6/3/11]