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Kashrut Guidelines


The school kashrut policy reflects sensitivity to the diverse practices within the JPDS community.

Foods brought into school or used for a school-related event held off campus must be certified kosher. This includes food served at in-school birthday celebrations, at-home parent socials, committee meetings and other school related get-togethers.

Food may not be prepared at home for any in-school celebrations (birthdays or otherwise). Students may not bring meat products, even kosher meat, to school for lunch or snacks. All food brought to school or used at school-related events must display one of the accepted symbols of kosher certification.

If unsure, please contact the Head of School, the Director of Hebrew and Judaic Studies, the Director of General Studies, or your child’s Judaic Studies teacher.

Many such items can be found in local supermarkets. Any item purchased at a kosher market, bakery or restaurant would be acceptable (see the link to the right).

Food to be served at in-school birthday celebrations must be brought to the front desk one day prior to the event, to check for kosher certification.

 

 

Click here for a list of kosher establishments

 

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6045 16th Street, NW
Washington DC 20011
202-291-JPDS (5737)