What is the Jewish dietary law called?

• A. Halakha
• B. Mishna
• C. Kashrut (keeping kosher)
• D. Talmud

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is the name for the rules about what can be eaten and how food is prepared in Judaism. This set of dietary rules is called Kashrut, often summarized as keeping kosher. Kashrut covers what foods are permissible, how animals must be slaughtered, and practical rules like not mixing milk and meat. It’s specific to food and meals, not the broader body of Jewish law in general or the texts that discuss them. Halakha refers to Jewish law overall, Mishna is an early collection of teachings, and the Talmud is a later, extensive discussion of the Mishnah and other laws. Because the question asks for the term for the dietary guidelines themselves, Kashrut is the best fit.