Behind the Scenes

42. What we wrote is just a small peek through the shechita house doors, which are usually locked to the public. We have seen how sensitive these matters are; they are dealing with matters of crucial importance – the kashrus of the Jewish home. The differing circumstances and halachos are extremely fine; it is obvious why every shochet and bodek must have abundant yiras Shomayim and the rav hamachshir must be an expert in the many halachos. He must also be present during the shechita to oversee things, verify that everything is going properly, pasken halachos, and make decisions in real time – not because perhaps shailos will arise, but for when the shailos arise.