Fit for the eaters AND fit for the workers

"Kasher" literally means (in Hebrew) "fit" or "suitable." Generally, this has been interpreted as meaning "fit for eating." Today, there are important campaigns within multiple Jewish denominations (including the denominations most committed to traditional kashrut, Conservative and Orthodox Judaism) to make food fit for the animals who feed us and for the workers who prepare and serve our food. Here's an article about new certification processes for ethical labor standards.
Kosher establishments pledge ethical labor standards - chicagotribune.com

Article from The Guardian about growing up on a kibbutz

This article by Noam Shpancer highlights themes shared my sixth grade classroom by a parent who also grew up on a kibbutz. It is critical of the practice of raising children in "Children's Houses" and talks about how kibbutzim today are different.

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