01.06.2026 • 4 Min.

This is an English version of a German episode. Look around an Israeli kitchen and you might notice something unusual: two sinks, two fridges, two complete sets of pots and dishes. That’s not extravagance — it’s kashrut. Jewish dietary laws are three thousand years old and still shape what Israeli kitchens, restaurants, and supermarkets look like today. This episode is about what those rules actually are — and why they make preparing a cheeseburger in Israel so complicated. Questions, feedback, or topic suggestions: podcast@elisabeth-krafft.de Editorial & Production: Elisabeth Krafft Originally published in German as:Warum verkaufen manche McDonald's in Israel keinen Cheeseburger? This Podcast was translated with the help of AI.