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From: schechte@csd2.UUCP (asher schechter)
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Subject: Re: Glatt kosher?
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Date: Thu, 5-Sep-85 20:34:00 EDT
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Posted: Thu Sep  5 20:34:00 1985
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The shulkhan aruch in Yoreh Deah states that if a "sircha" (sort of membrane)
is found on the lung of an animal the whole animal is trefah. Therefore the 
Sefardim only eat from an animal that is "chalak" (smooth, without any sirchas).
The Ramma however bring down a view that if the "sircha" can be removed under
certain circumstances it is also kosher. Those who want to keep away from
any problems however eat "Glatt" (smooth, in yiddush). So Ashkenazim who
follow Ramma can eat non-Glatt kosher but the Ramma himself suggests one to
eat Glatt. For further information see Yoreh Daeh, Hilchot Trefot 33-36.

                                              Asher Schechter