Parshas Re’eh - The Jewish Table: What the Laws of Kashrus Teach Us About Holiness

In Parshas Re’eh, the Torah introduces the laws of kashrus by reminding us that we are a holy people. These laws are not merely a list of foods we may and may not eat. They teach us to pause before satisfying desire, distinguish between what is permitted and forbidden, receive the physical world with gratitude, and bring our relationship with Hashem into the most ordinary parts of daily life.