The Torah gives a clear definition of what makes a land animal kosher, and it comes down to two key signs: 1. It must chew its cud 2. It must have split hooves Both conditions must be present together. An animal that has only one of these signs is not kosher. That’s why cows, sheep, goats, and deer are kosher, while animals like pigs, camels, and horses are not. The idea behind these signs is not nutritional but spiritual. Kashrut teaches discipline, mindfulness, and the awareness that even eati