Fish and meat, Part II

Hi,

Because of the concern for harm stemming from eating fish and meat together, we generally separate the two, cleaning our mouths by eating and then drinking in between.

(Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah 116:3)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

Eating meat and fish together

Hi,

We have explained that the Torah requires us to guard our lives, and so we stay away from dangerous foods.

The sages understood that eating fish and meat together, or even cooking them together such that vapor from one could invade the other, is dangerous.

(Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah 116:2)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

Uncovered water

Hi,

The Torah warns us to guard our lives, and therefore we avoid eating foods which might be dangerous.

Historically, Jews avoided drinking beverages that had been left out uncovered, due to concern for venomous creatures that might have imparted toxin into the drinks.

One whose environment is safe from such risks may drink such a beverage, but we tend to err on the side of caution.

(Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah 116:1; Pitchei Teshuvah Yoreh Deah 116:1)

Have a great day,
Mordechai