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'Eco-Kosher' Eating Joins Religion, Ethics

New rabbinical food certification will reflect expanding values

By Sam Biddle, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 7, 2007 11:56 AM CDT

(Newser) – Ancient Jewish dietary laws meet contemporary concerns about how food is produced in what the Washington Post calls the "eco-kosher" movement. American Jews are increasingly concerned about labor standards, treatment of animals, and ecological impact of what goes on their table, even if they... Read full story »

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