Non-kosher treats for non-Jewish students
Question
I am a public school teacher. I lkke to give prizes to deserving students. Am I allowed to give candy without a hechsher?
Answer
Hello,
It is permissible to give non-kosher food to non-Jewish students.
However, it is forbidden to give non-kosher food to Jewish children, even if they do not observe kosher dietary laws in their own homes.
Source
ויקרא יט יד
ולפני עור לא תתן מכשול
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