Match the Column — Jewish Slaughter Terminology

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Match the column — Jewish Slaughter Terminology:

TABLE-I TABLE-II
1) Schochet a) Double edge knife
2) Schechita b) Unfit carcass
3) Kosher c) Carcass fit for Jewish consumption
4) Terepha d) Act of killing in Jewish slaughter
5) Puntilla e) Butcher
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Match the column — Jewish Slaughter Terminology:

TABLE-I TABLE-II
1) Schochet a) Double edge knife
2) Schechita b) Unfit carcass
3) Kosher c) Carcass fit for Jewish consumption
4) Terepha d) Act of killing in Jewish slaughter
5) Puntilla e) Butcher
  1. 1-e, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b, 5-a ✓ Correct
  2. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d, 5-e
  3. 1-e, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b, 5-a
  4. 1-d, 2-e, 3-c, 4-b, 5-a
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-e, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b, 5-a

The correct matches for Jewish slaughter terminology are:

  • Schochet (1 – e): The trained Jewish butcher/slaughterer who performs ritual slaughter
  • Schechita (2 – d): The actual act of killing in Jewish ritual slaughter — performed with a single, swift stroke
  • Kosher (3 – c): Refers to meat from a carcass fit for Jewish consumption; stamped with 'Kosher seal on brisket'
  • Terepha (4 – b): Refers to a carcass found unfit for Jewish consumption after post-mortem examination
  • Puntilla (5 – a): The double-edged knife used in the Evernazine method of slaughter to sever the neck at the occipito-atlantal joint
Five Principles of Schechita

The neck incision must be completed without: Pause, Pressure, Stabbing, Slanting, or Tearing.

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