Kosher Slaughter Training
Learning kosher slaughter can often times feel like a difficult if not near impossible task. At The Kosher Cut™ we’re convinced that this simply does not have to be the case. Through the use of text study, hands on instruction, and well tested training methods we will teach you how to shecht like a pro...Register for this Course
The Kosher Cut’s™ shechita course* starts with a multi day hands on intensive where you will learn the fundamentals of knife sharpening and shechita. After the intensive we will hold twenty ~75 minute online classes, via google hangouts, where we’ll thoroughly go over the relevant portions of the shulchan aruch. After completing the text study we will hold a second multi day hands on intensive. During this intensive you will further perfect your knife skills, practice kashering of birds, and take all your final tests for the course. Those that pass the tests and meet the necessary religious criteria will be eligible to receive hoda’a (recommendation for certification) and be referred to a Rabbi who will provide an additional test for Kabbalah (certification). If you don’t pass your tests you will be given a chance to retest at the earliest possible time. Alternatively, online or in person training is also available on an hourly basis.
Course Timing and Logistics
The Kosher Cut’s group shechita courses begin when a sufficient amount of students have signed up and will be scheduled to meet at a time which will work for all participating students. Courses usually start in the spring or early summer and last 3-6 months, depending on frequency of the text study sessions. Hands on intensives are held over 2-4 days in a location that provides maximum ease for teachers. Students may sign up for only the text study course or hands on intensives, but must have an equivalent amount of experience elsewhere and be able to pass all tests to be eligible for Kabbalah. Additionally, if you’re interested in setting up a course in you community we will work with you to help recruit classmates and to set up a location for the hands on intensives near your location.Pricing
Prices below are per student and include the cost of instruction only. Students are responsible for all personal travel expenses, equipment, and animal purchases. Students taking a full course will be eligible for a %15-%25 discount on all Kosher Cut™ merchandise. People interested on setting up a group shechita course in their community may be required to pay an additional fee for the instructor’s travel expenses.Group Course (3-5 participants):
- Full Course - $2,000-$3000
- 20 part text study (halachik portion) - $1200
- 1st hands on intensive - $900
- 2nd hands on intensive - $900
Individual Shechita Course (1-2 participants):
- Full Course - $3,500-$5,000
- 20 part text study course (halachic portion) - $1500-$2000
- 1st hands on Shechita intensive - $1000-1500
- 2nd hands on intensive - $1000-1500
One on One Tutoring:
- Online tutoring - ~$75 per hour
- Hands on tutoring - ~$90 per hour (not including travel)
*Participants must have intermediate Hebrew skills and some familiarity with Jewish legal texts to participate in our Kosher Slaughter training course. Our certification program is currently geared towards poultry only, though limited training for mammals may be available upon request.
*Course participants must pass all of The Kosher Cut’s tests and exams to be eligible for hoda’a (recommendation for certification). Participants must pass certifying Rabbi’s final tests to be eligible for kabbalah (certification).
*Students must carry a personal health insurance plan to be eligible for hands on training.
*Course participants must pass all of The Kosher Cut’s tests and exams to be eligible for hoda’a (recommendation for certification). Participants must pass certifying Rabbi’s final tests to be eligible for kabbalah (certification).
*Students must carry a personal health insurance plan to be eligible for hands on training.