To learn about Jewish customs you need to know some special words. • Halacha refers to Jewish laws and observances. • Shechita and kashrut refer to dietary laws. • Kosher describes food that is seen as ‘pure and clean’ by Jewish people. This means that only the following may be eaten: plant eating animals with cleft hooves; and fish with scales. No scavengers or game meat may be eaten: pork and shellfish are considered ‘unclean’. • The London Beth Din (literally House of Law) licenses kosher establishments. | 
