This is probably a stupid question, but is it okay for non-Jewish people to try decidedly traditional Jewish foods/food groupings without any ritual behaviour attached, just as food? Would it depend on the food?
Curious how matzah tastes, huh?
Well, the answer is probably not, with a healthy side of maybe.
Some food is more important than other food, so it does depend on the food. If weâre talking about food thatâs eaten on holidays, like, yeah, you shouldnât be making a Hillel sandwich for yourself. You shouldnât be braiding challah. You shouldnât be frying latkes. Fullstop, really.
And for most specifically Jewish foods that arenât bound to holidays, you probably should stay away from that, too, for the most part.
The exceptions would be if you take part in any of these holidays. If you want to go to a seder at your local synagogue, for example, it would be not only acceptable, but expected. Just donât go specifically for the food. Thatâs the wrong reason.
And then if youâd like to go to your local Jewish deli for matzah ball soup you can do that every day. Thereâs nothing attached to that, except for Judaism in general. But still, not something you should just be making by yourself.
The problem comes from removing Jews from Jewish food. If you start eating these things by yourself, whenever you want just because, then that is appropriation. If you are asking permission and/or participating, then thatâs good.
And if you donât know what foods have special meaning, just ask! Thereâs always Jews that would love to answer.
Also: Not a bad question at all. Thank you for asking!
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