kashrus

Meaning

• the laws and practice of keeping kosher
• the field of kosher supervision and certification

Alternate spellings

kashrut, kashruth

Usage and context

Commonly refers both to Jewish dietary law generally and to the professional field of kosher supervision.

Example in Yeshivish

He works in kashrus for a major agency.

Plain-English example

He works in kosher supervision for a major certification agency.