Hekhsherim

/hɛkʃəˈrɪm/ noun

Definition

Plural of hekhsher; multiple certifications or approvals for products meeting Jewish dietary laws.

Etymology

Hebrew plural form of hekhsher, using the masculine plural ending -im, reflecting the word's origin in Hebrew religious terminology.

Kelly Says

Different hekhsherim from different rabbinical authorities have different levels of strictness—some are stricter for Passover than others, which is why observant Jews become experts at reading the tiny symbols on food labels.

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