is it kosher to refuse to eat while sitting at a table?

Question

iam setting at arestaurant table and every things treyf

Answer 1

If what is there is against your dietary laws, then yes, it's kosher to refuse to eat while sitting at a table. I don't think anyone would have a problem with you not eating... though I'm sure there are things on the menu that would be considered kosher for you to eat....

Answer 2

Your question is very unclear and I dont really understand it, though i will try my best.

Kosher only applies to food and it means:

1) animals: need to have split hooves and chew their cud. They also have to be killed and prepared a special way. A Shochet (like a butcher) needs extensive training on the Jewish way on slaughtering animals. The meat must also be salted so that we will not eat blood...

2) Fish: in order to be kosher they need to have BOTH fins and scales. They also have to be prepared a specail way.

3) Milking a cow has to be supervised by a Jew. In order for cooked food to be considered kosher the flame has to be turned on by a Jew.

4) We may not mix (or cook together, eaten together or even the two of them touch) milk products and meat products.

If I understood correctly, you want to know if it is correct to refuse to eat non-kosher food while sitting at the table with someone who is eating/serving the non-kosher food.

First of all a person should not put himself in that position to begin with. if somehow he does end up in that position what do you think you should do? Do you really think a person should give up his beliefs just so that he should not insult the other person? What kind of beliefs are that?

Of course he should not eat non-kosher even if he is sitting with others who are.

It can even be problematic if the Jew is eating kosher food near someone who is eating non-kosher food. Firstly, a Jew may only eat on kosher utensils, and may not put the food straight on top of a surface which had both milk and meat on it. (Jews usually have separate sinks, stoves, and counters for their dairy and meat products.)

We are even taught that a Jew eating milk products and a Jew eating meat products should not be sitting by the same table - in case one should forgett and reach over and eat something he shouldnt have. if they must eat at the same table they should sit at opposite ends and there must be something on the table between them ex. a vase, box of cereal...

As you see the laws are complicated and if there is a question the person should ask his rabbi.

Answer 3

Sure. Kosher relates to a set of dietary rules as followed by the Jewish nation. The Passover meal may not be eaten sitting down, except by those unable to stand.

Certain foods, for orthodox and conservative Jews, may not be eaten. If served, it is certainly kosher for a person under such obligations to refuse the food

Answer 4

Yes, if you are sincerely practicing a kosher lifestyle and the prepared food on the menu. . .and the utensils (which is usually the challenge!) are not kosher.

But "smart" kosher devotees can find ways to be diplomatic, eat (to sustain oneself), and possibly enjoy the company of others (if you are eating with some friends or work colleagues who may not be kosher.)

Otherwise. . .assuming you are at a restaurant. . .that is in the business of making money to stay alive. . .you should leave a tip and then leave in peace. . .because you are expected to order, eat, and then pay!

Answer 5

um...i'm not quite sure what you mean. you mean to refuse to eat something because it's not kosher? well, if that's the case then it would be considered part of keeping kosher, but just because you're not supposed to eat something because it's a rule of keeping kosher doesn't necessarily mean you can't, because keeping kosher doesn't mean the same thing for everyone. people may keep strict kosher or only keep kosher when it's convenient for them. for some, refusing to eat, say a cheeseburger at someone else's house might be just plain rude, where others might be unwilling to let it slide.

Answer 6

the issue of kosher applies to the types and preparation fo the food. using it in a more generic sense to apply to actions is not strictly speaking right. but while there are laws about eating while walking, there is nothing wrong with sitting or standing.

Answer 7

it's an insult to the host or the person who prepared the food. you should at least take some and pretend you're eating. thats just common courtesy. i'm assuming this is a social setting, if your a child and its a family dinner you should be grateful for what you're being given and eat.

Answer 8

I think it's weird and uncomfortable to not eat while others at the table are. Surely you could at least have a plate and pick at something if you aren't hungry, really.

Answer 9

Last I heard, Jews ate at a table just like everyone else.

Answer 10

Are you asking if it is acceptable to sit and a dinner table while others are eatting? no, not really.