1.   The shops in Brookline that sell fresh kosher chickens are closed on Saturday.

2.   Because the growing, feeding and slaughtering of kosher chickens are supervised by rabbis, all growers must meet certain standards.

3.   A festive meal includes kosher chicken and wine, making it a special day.

4.   Empire kosher chickens are raised in Pennsylvania under the strictest laws, cleaned with a cold-water salting process that imparts a mildly salty flavor to the meat.

5.   Except for the Empire kosher chicken, the birds were lightly salted by Ms. Hertz and Finck.

6.   Kosher chickens require some planning.

7.   Kosher chickens?

8.   Not surprisingly, a kosher chicken costs more than double a regular chicken.

9.   The couple dined on their traditional celebration meal, kosher chicken and wine.