Scientifically, the turtur genus is rather limited, comprising only a few species. When transliterated to English, the word turtur became the garbled turtle dove. In deference to the Hebraic origins, the Latin name was turtur, the biblical Hebrew word, tor, twice. The dove is not at all associated with a turtle, but rather a slurring of the Latin which is based on the Hebrew.
While it is possible for the Orthodox Union to verify the kosher status of a species, it is impossible to certify a live bird the living bird is not food it is not in its present form fit for human consumption and thus cannot be considered kosher.īefore going any further, it is important to explain the origin of the name turtle dove. After all, how many people have pets that could be offered as a sacrifice in the Temple? It should be noted that the Orthodox Union only certifies food. Perhaps it was hoped that if proven kosher a new marketing venue would open. It is doubtful that these people had any intention of consuming the turtle dove, but rather they wanted to learn all they could about the breed they were raising.
There are a few dove breeders in the United States, and as fanciers of these birds they inquired as to the kosher status of the turtle dove. Harbinger of tranquility and worthy of being offered on the altar in Jerusalem, the deep symbolism of the dove is unavoidable. The Bible makes numerous references to the turtle dove.
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