Q:  Do you really know what Kosher means? A:  I think so. Q:  Fine, so tell me, what is kosher? A:  Kosher means that the food is clean and healthy.   Kosher means the food production was blessed by a Rabbi. It is not uncommon to hear these from consumers that are unaware of the meaning of Kosher or what makes something kosher. Q:  So what really is Kosher? A:  We smile politely and set the record straight. "No, The Rabbi does not bless the production process". Food is Kosher when its ingredients and manufacturing procedures conform with the Jewish dietary requirements. The Hebrew word Kosher means fit or proper as related to dietary laws. It means that a given product is permitted and acceptable. Kosher food must be directly supervised by an outside non-company supervisor, such as rabbi, who represents an independent "higher authority" that certifies our kashrut. Kosher dietary laws not only fulfill religious obligations, but also protect people from unclean food or those foods that present health hazards due to the lack of proper sanitation. These laws also promote the fair treatment of animals and reflect the proper methods for processing food. Holy Land Restaurant is Glat Kosher and is supervised by Rabbi Judah Dardik (Beth Jacob Congregation in Oakland)