Microwaves: A New Look at the Way We Cook
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Jewish law regulates the consumption of food cooked by a Gentile. Is microwaving considered cooking for this purpose? This paper
illustrates how the ancient kashrut laws apply to modern technologies.
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 12 |
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