Which of the following statements is true of kosher food?

a. Rabbis bless food to make it kosher.
b. Kosher food is closely linked with Jewish identity.
c. Kosher rules are not observed during Passover.
d. Raw vegetables are never kosher.


b. Kosher food is closely linked with Jewish identity.

Analysis:
a, c & d. Incorrect. To be kosher, acceptable animals must be killed humanely and prepared for sale in a clean way; rabbis do not bless it to make it kosher.
b. Correct. Kosher food is so closely linked with Jewish identity that the misconception has arisen that it is only for Jews.

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