In June we are hosting an outdoor engagement party for our daughter who is marrying a Jewish young man. Are there certain foods we should avoid due to the culture? Suggestions for a safe casual menu?
2007-04-02 04:21:10 · 7 answers · asked by fish2 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The young man and his immediate family are not kosher..his grandmother is. I keep asking and they all say anything is fine...but then I overhear them say they don't eat mexican, shellfish, etc. Communication with them is very weird. I need to keep trying!..
2007-04-02 04:45:57 · update #1
Depends on how Jewish he and his family are and what practices they follow. Your guest may run the gamut from Orthodox Jews that are very strict followers of dietary regulations to those that don't follow any restrictions at all.
My advice would be to sit down with the fiance and get his input on the menu selections. If he isn't sure, perhaps his parents could offer some guidance. You want to make sure you have food that will please all guests while still accomodating those with dietary restrictions.
2007-04-02 04:27:34 · answer #1 · answered by Silver_Stars 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would sit down and talk to the couple. It really depends on how orthodox his family is. He might be a bit more reformed than the other members of his family that would be coming to this gathering. But in general, avoid pork. Kosher foods have to be prepared by someone who knows the laws so it might be important to find all your meat from a kosher butcher. And no meat and dairy together. (Like cheeseburgers or a pasta salad with ham/bacon)
Check this out for info
http://www.jewfaq.org/kashrut.htm
His family might be more or less strict though so it's important to sit down with him and ask.
2007-04-02 11:31:34 · answer #2 · answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think sometimes people are very strict Kosher, so you would need to check with his family just how strict they are, some people who follow the religion very strictly will not even use cutlery that is not Kosher, so best to check.
2007-04-02 11:27:23 · answer #3 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
religion or beliefs doesn't matter.. you need to sit down with the parents of both sides and make a list of likes and dislikes. Peoples personal taste depends on their own taste buds not religion
2007-04-02 11:57:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The jewish people may not agree to engagement parties at all, you better talk it out with the future in laws first just to make sure.
2007-04-02 11:26:47 · answer #5 · answered by Leilyn 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As long as you have a vegetarian option you're fine. It's not that big of a deal.
2007-04-02 14:22:07 · answer #6 · answered by Peace 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask him or his family. As not everyone is very religous.
Or just ask your daughter...
2007-04-02 11:25:27 · answer #7 · answered by chantelle0303 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋