Why is pork non-kosher?

Pork is considered non-kosher in Judaism because of a specific set of dietary laws outlined in the Torah (the Jewish Bible). These laws, known as kashrut, dictate which animals are permissible to eat and how they must be prepared.

Here are the main reasons why pork is non-kosher:

* Lack of Split Hooves: The Torah states that animals permitted for consumption must have split hooves. While pigs have hooves, they are not split.

* Non-Ruminant: Additionally, the Torah specifies that animals must chew their cud (be ruminants) to be kosher. Pigs do not chew their cud.

These two specific characteristics, the absence of split hooves and the lack of ruminant behavior, make pork non-kosher according to Jewish law.

It's important to note that there are other factors that play into the overall concept of kosher, such as the method of slaughter and the separation of meat and dairy products. But the lack of split hooves and rumination are the primary reasons why pork is specifically prohibited.