Is it permitted to have a pareve or dairy Shabbat or holiday meal?

by Rabbi Herschel Finman

Library » Shabbat » Shabbat Meals | Subscribe | What is RSS? PRINT EMAIL COMMENT It is written in the Code of Jewish Law that one should eat meat and fish and drink wine to celebrate the Shabbat. However, the very same Code of Jewish Law states that if one is pained by eating fish, one need not eat fish. It therefore follows that if one enjoys dairy or pareve food and that food can be made in a more special way than one is accustomed to eat during the week, it would be permitted. Judaism is very reliant on tradition. Bubby can tell you all about that... It must be noted, however, that Judaism is very reliant on tradition. Bubby can tell you all about that… There is something to be said for maintaining the format of the traditional Shabbat meal—fish, soup, meat, Cholent, kugel, etc. ADD A COMMENT Please email me when new comments are posted (you must be  logged in). RELATED CATEGORIES Holidays » General Information » Holiday Information Email to a friend Post a comment cancel Loading...