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The Kashrus Awareness Project is committed to bringing attention to various Kashrus issues, to make kashrus part of the conversation in our community, and to lay the groundwork for consumers to make informed decisions.
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Many questions are sent in to us on various kashrus issues. This week we sit down with Rav Shmuel Fuerst Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois so he can answer some of the questions. This week's Q&A focuses on common kitchen mishaps and other kashrus in the kitchen questions
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Supply Chain Rifts
What happens when supply chains get disrupted? How about when ingredients need to be replaced due to skyrocketing costs? What about when certain items are banned by the government? These and other questions addressed by Rabbi Moshe Machuca - Rabbinic Field Representative for the OU, in this weeks episode.
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Do you know what goes on behind the scenes for mashgichim that need to travel to every corner of the earth to ensure your products are kosher? Let's listen in to Rabbi Moshe Machuca - Rabbinic Field Representative for the OU, as he explains the hardships of traveling to places that aren't exactly accommodating to members of the faith.
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Kashrus Fables
A behind the scenes look into the massive industry of private labels and how it affects the kosher consumer. Also, highlighting the power of the consumer in regard to online buying, Rabbi Dov Chastain - Kashrus Administrator at the KOF-K, has some tips what you should do if something you bought online doesn't have the symbol that was advertised in the online pictures.
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Being a good mashgiach, sometimes involves a bit more than just knowing Yoreh Deah. This week when many minds are on the churban already, Rabbi Sholem Fishbane - Kashrus Administrator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and Executive Director of AKO, gives us an example involving not having wine and live music at the same meal.
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After last week's introduction to the mesorah of birds, let's dive right in to some practical halachik applications. R' Chaim Loike - Rabbinic Coordinator at OU Kosher, brought in some live birds to demonstrate for us these applications.
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Let's take a trip back in time exploring the mesorah of birds. R' Chaim Loike - Rabbinic Coordinator at OU Kosher, made it his life's mission to ensure that certain birds don't lose their mesorah. Let's take a look at the various birds he's brought in today to share with us.
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Not Anymore!
Introducing a revolutionary new app! A game changer for the industry of kashrus. Have you ever seen an unfamiliar kashrus symbol and werent sure if you can rely on it? With over 1500 kashrus agencies worldwide, it can be quite the task of finding out their reliability. Rabbi Sholem Fishbane - Kashrus Administrator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and Executive Director of AKO, introduces to us the all-new logo scanner feature in the new cRc Kosher app, available on the app store.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crc-kosher/id397991421?platform=iphone
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rocketouch.CRCKosher2013&hl=en_US≷=US&pli=1
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Look At the Leibel
Can you rely on a kosher symbol you see online? Sometimes you buy something online, but the product has a different packaging when it arrives at your door. Rabbi Binyamin Berkowitz - Kashrus Administrator at the KOF-K gives us the rundown on what to look out for.
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Is It Fowl Play?
Have you been noticing more blood spots lately? Let’s get the real scoop what’s going on lately with the eggs together with Rabbi Sholem Fishbane - Kashrus Administrator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and Executive Director of AKO.
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Post-Pesach Shopping Secrets
Where can I buy chometz? Where is it problematic? Rabbi Yakov Teichman - Rabbinic Coordinator at the OK, gives us the full scoop.
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Download the AKO post-pesach list below, or at https://www.akokosher.org/pesach
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Just Yet…
Many people won't sell chometz gamur. Does that mean i need to throw out a closed bottle of ketchup? Rabbi Yakov Teichman - Rabbinic Coordinator at the OK, helps us decipher those hard to read ingredient panels.
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Labeled In China
Part 2 of our travels to China with Rabbi Binyamin Berkowitz - Kashrus Administrator at the KOF-K, focuses on the labeling aspect of Chinese products.
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Soy Many Questions
Today we travel to China with Rabbi Binyamin Berkowitz - Kashrus Administrator at the KOF-K. Come along as we explore the process of certifying factories in China.
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R’ Moshe Feinstein’s teshuva on Cholov Stam in America is by far one of the more famous of his. Yet, Rabbi Sholem Fishbane - Kashrus Administrator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and Executive Director of AKO, points out that there are many side benefits of being makpid on cholov yisroel besides for the actual Halacha shaila.
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What can be wrong with canned corn? All the ingredients are kosher. Let's listen to Rabbi Mordechai Stareshefsky a Rabbinic Coordinator at the OU as he explains some potential issues with the most basic food items. This serves as a reminder why one should always ensure that there is a good hechsher on everything they buy.
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What Are The Facts?
That shiny coating that can be found on anything from jellybeans to fruit to hard-wood flooring. What is it made of? Is it Kosher? Let's listen in to a fascinating (and slightly discomforting) discussion about Shellac otherwise known as confectioners glaze, with Rabbi Sholem Fishbane - Kashrus Administrator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and Executive Director of AKO.
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Lab-Grown vs. Nature
Today's topic is very futuristic. Cultured meat, clean meat, lab-grown meat... Let's get a behind-the-scenes peek at this topic which is still in the theoretical stages. Rabbi Mordechai Stareshefsky is a Rabbinic Coordinator at the OU.
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Ensuring a kosher kitchen. Let’s listen to Rav Shmuel Fuerst - Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois on the topic of keeping a kosher kitchen with 1 sink vs. 2 sinks.
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Industrial Kashrus Systems
Everyone loves to know what goes on behind the scenes. Today we take a tour of a typical factory with Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka, Senior Rabbinate Coordinator with the OK. We’ll find out all the systems in place to ensure kashrus at the highest level.
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Walk into a bar. The bartender asks, "What can I get you?" The rabbi replies, "Something kosher that wasn’t blessed by either of them!" All jokes aside, this episode discusses various instances where kashrus intersects with potential Avodah Zarah issues. Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and the Executive Director of AKO discusses some fascinating examples in todays episode.
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What is the best setup for an office kitchen when not all employees keep kosher? How many microwaves do you need? These questions and more answered by Rav Shmuel Fuerst - Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois in this weeks episode.
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Aphids & Thrips
Let’s join Rabbi Yisroel Langer Dayan at the cRc Beis Din and Rav of Congregation Bais Yitzchok as he gives us a tutorial on how to check your own lettuce at home.
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Original video of Rabbi Langer on cRc's website https://crckosher.org/videos/how-to-check-romaine-lettuce-and-other-leafy-vegetables/
Article written by Rabbi Langer on this topic https://consumer.crckosher.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Guide-to-Checking-Fruits-Langer.pdf
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5785 & Beyond
Let’s join Rabbi Sholom Tendler - Kashrus Administrator at the STAR-K as he walks us through the sugya of yoshon and what has changed recently, just in time for the start of the new season, 5785.
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Enough Quality Mashgichim
Why is it so hard to find quality mashgichim in the food service industry? Let's listen to Rabbi Nosson Dubin - Kashrus Administrator of HKA (Houston), and founder of the Kosher Institute of America as he explains the root causes, and how we can address the underlying issues.
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Protecting Kosher Wine
Wine in the hands of hired help. Wine as a present from a gentile colleague. These questions and everything you need to know about wine in the hands of people that may cause wine to become Stam yeinam answered by Rav Shmuel Fuerst - Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois in this weeks episode.
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The Tiers of Beer
Are the drinks at an event kosher? Most hechsherim usually have a sign saying they take no achrayus. At the cRc though, they recently implemented a new policy with regards to beer at events. Let’s listen to R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council and Executive Director of AKO, as he explains the reasoning behind it.
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Maris Ayin Confusion
Can I walk into McDonalds to get a drink? How about to use the restroom? Can one have a business meeting in a treife restaurant? These and other maris ayin questions answered by Rav Shmuel Fuerst - Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois in this weeks episode.
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50 Years In Motion
Let's listen in to R' Menachem Lubinsky, President & CEO of LUBICOM Marketing Consulting, for his unique perspective behind the scenes as he observed the explosive growth of Kosher products over the last 50 years.
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What’s the deal with dried fruits? Apricots, Raisins, Dates are some of the more common ones. Rabbi Tzvi Rosen - Kashrus Administrator at the STAR-K explains the entire drying process and what to look out for.
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There’s never a dull moment with Rabbi Sholom H. Adler - Senior Kashrus Administrator at Earth Kosher. But what do you do when your knife gets dull? Let’s learn what to look out for when having your knife professionally sharpened.
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Overnight SakanahChazal say that leaving peeled eggs, garlic, and onions overnight makes them dangerous to consume. Sleeping on top of food, as well as eating fish and meat together are other examples of dangerous foods. Let's listen in to Rav Shmuel Fuerst - Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois as he explains us the exact parameters of Chazal's takanos.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/sweet-dreamsTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR
Focus on ShabbosAre the waiters at your simcha allowed to take pictures for you on Shabbos? What happens if you run out of ice? These questions and more answered by Rabbi Moshe Zev Kaufman - Rav of Khal Adas Bnei Yisroel in Chicago, Menahel of the Midwest Bais Horaah, as he walks us through the intricacies of Amira L'akum on Shabbos and benefitting from a melacha done by a non-jew on Shabbos.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/picture-perfect-kiddushTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR
Non-Kosher TakeoutLet's take a walk through a typical camp kitchen together with Rabbi Moshe Kaufman, Kashrus Administrator for KVH Kosher ~ Rabbinical Council of New England and Co-chairman of the AKO Camp Kashrus Committee. As we walk through, he explains to us the common potential problems that may crop up.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/color-war-breakoutTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR
The AKO Camp InitiativeBack for it's second year, the AKO Kashrus Camp Initiative is here to help any camp that wants set itself up to suceed at serving kosher all summer long. Rabbi Moshe Kaufman, Kashrus Administrator for KVH Kosher ~ Rabbinical Council of New England and Co-chairman of the AKO Camp Kashrus Committee explains to us in depth, the great need to set your camp up with the proper systems in placeView it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/canoe-pass-inspectionTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR
With summers arrival, grilling season has officially begun. What is the deal with pre-seasoned cast iron pans. Can they be used as is? Do they need to be kashered? If so, how does one kasher? Let's listen to Rabbi Dovid Cohen - Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator at the cRc, as he navigates with us through this sugya.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/it-s-grill-pre-seasonTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR
On The Cow CarouselShavuos has become synonymous with milchigs. But what does it take to set up a system to ensure cholov yisroel milk? Let’s take a walk with Rabbi Tzvi Rosen - Kashrus Administrator at the STAR-K through a dairy farm. As we take this virtual tour he explains all the processes and systems to ensure the highest level of kashrus.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/cholov-yisroelTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR
While there are many things that overlap between vegan products and kosher products, one does not guarantee the other. Let's listen in to Rabbi Sholom H. Adler - Senior Kashrus Administrator at Earth Kosher as he explains the nuances differentiating the two.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/vegan-certified-vs-kosher-certifiedTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
But is it kosher?A walkthrough of your local Dunkin’ Donuts store from a kashrus perspective with R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council and Executive Director of AKO.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/america-runs-on-dunkinTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
מצוות התלויות בארץIt happens all the time that we hear about a specific store selling produce from Eretz Yisroel. Most of us stay away from that produce to avoid problems with Trumos and Maasros. Well not anymore! Rabbi Dovid Cohen - Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator at the cRc, walks us through the Mitzvah of separating Trumos and Maasros clearly and concisely.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/product-of-israelTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
If you’re wondering why a tank would need to be kashered, you probably aren’t thinking of a storage tank. Storage tanks are those massive white round buildings you often pass on the highway, and have probably wondered what they are. Let’s listen to Rabbi Yochanan Schnall - a Rabbinic Coordinator at the cRc as he explains the processes involved in kashering entire multi-storied buildings!View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/how-to-kasher-a-tankTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
It’s All A Matter Of PerspectivePotatoes. A staple for Pesach in most homes. Let’s listen in to Rabbi Avraham Juravel - Rabbinic Coordinator at the OU, and the chief Rabbi of Idaho Falls, as he talks about potatoes and the kashrus related issues.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/potayto-potahtoTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Lishmah We Must MentionIn Part 2 of our matzah baking episode, we listen to Rabbi Dovid Cohen - Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator at the cRc explains to us how to achieve the obligation of having your matzos baked with the right intentions, lishmah. To what extent? How do we achieve this? Who can bake the matzos? All these questions and more.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/intentional-attentionTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Baking MatzahLet’s listen in to a fascinating conversation with Rabbi Dovid Cohen - Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator at the cRc as he walks us through the matzah baking process in great detail. A step by step explanation of the process explaining where there may be potential problems of letting the dough sit, without being worked on.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/knead-for-speedTo Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Chometz In Disguise.“What can be wrong with…?” That’s a question that is fairly common when it comes to kashrus. But when it comes to Pesach, the answer to that question changes drastically. Let’s listen in to Rabbi Avraham Juravel who is a Rabbinic Coordinator at the OU, as well as being in charge of their ingredient division, who explains in great detail what can be wrong with seemingly innocuous products.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/hidden-hazardsTo Donate: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawarenessJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
The Forbidden FormulaBack in the day, Hamantashen were much simpler. There were a few basic fillings, such as raspberry jam and poppy seed. Today it is much more complicated, as they can range from dairy caramel filled Hamantashen, to pulled beef stuffed Hamantashen. How does this affect the Halacha? Do they need special simanim? Let’s listen to Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Kashrus administrator at the cRc, and Executive Director of AKO, as he walks us through this complex sugya.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/heavenly-hamantashenJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
In It For The Long HaulMost commercial products nowadays have some sort of liquid in their ingredient panel. The complexities of transporting liquids and keeping them kosher while being transported, falls directly under the watchful eye of Rabbi Yochanan Schnall - a Rabbinic Coordinator at the cRc in charge of their transportation industry. Let’s listen in as he takes us on a tour behind the scenes of the tanker trucking industry.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/liquid-logisticsJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
To Eradicate The PestsHydroponics. Aeroponics. Vertical farming. These are just a few of the terms of recent innovations in the world of agriculture. How do these various methods of planting produce affect the levels of infestation? Let’s listen to Rabbi Sholom Tendler - Kashrus Administrator at the STAR-K as he addresses these timely issues and more.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/hydroponic-questJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Shabbos Mode RedefinedHow has Shabbos mode been refined to avoid the newer shailos that have arisen? Let’s listen to Rabbi Tzvi Ortner - Director of the Technology Department at the OU as he walks us through ovens and other appliances.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/oven-overhaulJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
The Shabbos Keeper.Technology has come a long way since the refrigerator has been invented. Together with the advancements in technology come many complications in Halacha. Whether it involves sensors, compressors, defrosters, or the good old shaila of the light bulb, a group of Rabbonim have strived to find a heter to all of these shailos that is 100% lechatchila to use. Let’s listen to Rabbi Tzvi Ortner - Director of the Technology Department at the OU as he provides us with a detailed background on the various shailos and their solutions.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/ki-eshmerah-shabbosJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Some topics need to be revisited as technology evolves. Food delivery service apps such as door-dash and Uber-eats definitely fall in that category. So even though we already covered the basics last year, let’s find out what’s new in this field with Rabbi Sholom Tendler a Kashrus Administrator at the STAR-K.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/there-s-an-app-for-thatJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Purity In A Sour WorldThe key ingredient in all vinegars is wine. The key ingredient in most wines are grapes. For this reason many vinegars are very kosher sensitive. Let’s listen in to Rabbi Dovid Cohen - Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator at the cRc as he details each type of vinegar and their kashrus concerns.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/vinegar-vignettesJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
A Guide To Chodosh In The Digital AgeFor those who are makpid on eating only yoshon, it always involved a paperback booklet that listed various products and at what date they started being problematic. Let’s listen to Rabbi Sholom Tendler - Kashrus Administrator at the Star-K as he guides us through advancements in technology, and what that means for the consumer.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/yoshon-bytesJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Bishul Yisrael SefaradiOne of the biggest and often the most complicated chumros that sefardim are makpid on is the criteria to have bishul yisrael. Let’s listen in to R’ Hayim Arking - Administrator at the JSOR as he explains the complexities of restaurants dealing with bishul yisrael Sefaradi requests, and the ingenious ideas that are implemented.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/turning-up-the-heatJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Nusach SefardMost kashrus agencies rely on the psak of the Rem”a for ashkenazim, because that is the base of their clientele. Let’s listen in to R’ Hayim Arking - Administrator at the JSOR as he explains the complexities of certifying kashrus according to the Mechaber. He goes through one by one, the various challenges that need to be addressed to ensure kashrus lemehadrin for sefardim (in addition to ashkenazim).View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/mouthwatering-mazzaJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Kashrus 101Sometimes when we think of certain products we assume that they are very basic simple products, so what can go wrong with them. We will focus on 2 such products today, olives, and olive oil. Rabbi Menachem Fishbane - Rabbinic Coordinator at Kof-K explains to us what goes into these 2 products.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/olive-beisJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
חמץ שעבר עליו הפסחChometz? Who’s thinking about Chometz now? Pesach isn’t for another 4 months. For some Mashgichim like Rabbi Akiva Niehaus (Director of Kashrus Operations at the cRc and the Rabbinic Coordinator of the Liquor Industry at the cRc), it is a year round worry. If the owner of a liquor company is Jewish, there can be some serious concerns in regard to aged liquor. Specifically when it comes to bourbon, there are a surprising amount of Jewish-owned distilleries.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/risky-whiskeySee a comprehensive list here https://www.crcweb.org/liquor/AKO%20Whisky%20Alert%20with%20QA%20(Sep%202010).pdfAnd the full liquor list from the cRc here https://consumer.crckosher.org/liquor/full-liquor-list/Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Croutons, Bagel & Pita ChipsIn this final segment of our Brachos series Rabbi Dovid Heber - Kashrus Administrator at Star-K breaks down the various breads that aren’t necessarily homatzi once they are in their final stage.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/breaking-breadJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Can Alcohol Be Avodah Zara?What’s the possible connection between alcohol and avodah zara? From Saké which plays an integral part in Japanese culture to Trappist beers created in monasteries by monks, Rabbi Akiva Niehaus - Director of Kashrus Operations at the cRc and the Rabbinic Coordinator of the Liquor Industry at the cRc discusses the various drinks and the halachic ramifications.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/spiritual-spiritsJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Unwrapping the World of ChocolateIs it true that chocolate factories are sometimes kashered with molten chocolate? Is chocolate labeled dairy equipment, truly dairy free? Let’s find out the answers in this fascinating conversation with Rabbi Dovid Oppenheimer, Rabbinic Coordinator at the cRc.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/melted-geltJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
At A Non-Kosher VenueHave you ever been to a hotel for an event, or for a Shabbos program? Did you ever think about the details on how the kitchen becomes kosher? Kashering a non-kosher kitchen is a very complicated process, yet it is done very often. Let’s listen to Rabbi Aaron Mendelson from Kosher Services, as he explains what the consumer should know before partaking in any event in a hotel.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/kosher-menuJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Kosher CocktailsMany cocktails use vodka or rum as their base. While these 2 alcoholic drinks are seemingly innocuous, occasionally they can be distilled from problematic ingredients. Let’s hear from Rabbi Akiva Niehaus - Director of Kashrus Operations at the cRc and the Rabbinic Coordinator of the Liquor Industry at the cRc what to look out for.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/holy-stoli https://consumer.crckosher.org/liquor/vodka/https://consumer.crckosher.org/liquor/rum/Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
What’s The Main Ingredient?Let’s listen in to Rabbi Dovid Heber - Kashrus Administrator at Star-K as he walks us through the complicated sugyos of ikar and tafel in regards to Brachos.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/blended-blessingsJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Challah Edition.Ever wondered how things are done on a commercial scale? What’s the process of taking challah for an entire bakery? Does everything in a bakery need hafrashas challah? These questions and more, answered by Rabbi Dovid Oppenheimer, Rabbinic Coordinator at the cRc.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/the-knead-for-a-mashgiachJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Saké, also referred to as Japanese rice wine, is an alcoholic beverage of Japanese origin made by fermenting rice that has been polished to remove the bran. Let’s listen to Rabbi Akiva Niehaus, certified saké sommelier and Director of Kashrus Operations at the cRc and the Rabbinic Coordinator of the Liquor Industry at the cRc, as he walks us through this fascinating topic.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/for-the-sake-of-heavenJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
What's the Proper Bracha?Let’s listen to Rabbi Dovid Heber - Kashrus Administrator at Star-K as he does a deep analysis on one of the most complicated cereals in terms of its correct Bracha: Crispix. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/cryptic-crispixJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Cereal EditionAlthough not directly related to kashrus, the kashrus agencies are the ones who can help us figure out exact ingredients in products. Let’s listen in to Rabbi Dovid Heber as he guides us through various breakfast cereals and their proper brochos. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/a-bowlful-of-blessingsJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Is Milchigs Better? One of the more common assumptions people mistakenly make, is that dairy products are easier to certify than meat. How many times have you heard someone say “I’ll just have the breakfast at this establishment. Their hechsher isn’t the greatest, but it’s just milchigs. What can be the problem?” Let’s listen in to Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Kashrus administrator at the cRc, and Executive Director of AKO, as he clarifies this common misconception.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/exploring-the-milky-wayJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Shopping in a kosher supermarket is not necessarily a stamp of approval on everything sold inside. A cookbook displaying raspberries does not vouch that they are free from infestation. Many times we subconsciously associate things that we buy as being kosher. Rabbi Yosef Wikler, the editor of Kashrus Magazine, walks us through various situations where assumptions should not be made.
View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/don-t-judge-a-cook-by-its-cover
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The Uninvited GuestsWhy are there so many bugs in produce? Is this a new problem? How come there was never such issues 100 years ago? If my grandparents ate strawberries why can’t I? All these questions and more, answered by Rabbi Yosef Wikler, editor of Kashrus Magazine, who has seen these issues come and go over the last 50 years.View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/crawling-cuisineJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Who Can I Trust?
With 1,493 different Kashrus organizations all over the world, how can someone know who to trust? Let’s listen in to Rabbi Yosef Wikler who has been collecting data on the various organizations for over 40 years, for some guidance on whom to trust. More information can be found on his website www.kashrusmagazine.com
View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/symbol-of-faith
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Made In Mexico
Whether you drink your tequila straight, or you do the whole ritual with the lime and salt, it’s worth finding out the kashrus of tequila. Rabbi Akiva Niehaus - Director of Kashrus Operations at the cRc and the Rabbinic Coordinator of the Liquor Industry at the cRc, goes in depth to explain the variations of tequila.
View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/liquid-gold
Check out the cRc’s liquor list on their website https://consumer.crckosher.org/liquor/tequila
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With A Sherry On Top.
A closer look at the complexities of all types of whiskies and bourbon with Rabbi Akiva Niehaus - Director of Kashrus Operations at the cRc and the Rabbinic Coordinator of the Liquor Industry at the cRc.
View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/vintage-whisky
Check out the cRc’s liquor list on their website https://consumer.crckosher.org/liquor/
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Iced Tea. Frappuccino. Cold Brew. Ice Shaken Espresso. These are just a few of the items on Starbucks cold drinks menu. Let’s explore the kashrus status of these drinks and others with R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council and Executive Director of AKO as he breaks down the menu for us in this fourth and final installment of the Starbucks series.
View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/starbucks-caffeine-on-ice
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Many options on the Starbucks hot drink menu. Mocha. Cappuccino. Hot Cocoa. Lattes. But are they kosher? R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council and Executive Director of AKO breaks down the menu for us in this third installment of the Starbucks series.
View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/starbucks-there-s-a-latte-options
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What can be wrong with a plain black coffee? Apparently it isn’t that simple. R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council and Executive Director of AKO gives us guidance in this second installment of the Starbucks series.
View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/Starbucks-just-a-black-coffee
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A walkthrough of your local Starbucks store from a kashrus perspective with R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council and Executive Director of AKO.
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A Deep Dive into Hard Seltzer
Seltzer with a twist - analyzed by Rabbi Akiva Niehaus - Director of Kashrus Operations at the cRc and the Rabbinic Coordinator of the Liquor Industry at the cRc.
https://consumer.crckosher.org/liquor/hardseltzer/
View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/kosher-carbonation
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Tapping into the Flavors of Kosher Brews
A deep dive into the vast world of breweries and microbreweries with Rabbi Akiva Niehaus - Director of Kashrus Operations at the cRc and the Rabbinic Coordinator of the Liquor Industry at the cRc.
View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/hold-my-beer
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Don’t Do as the Romans Do
Rabbi Nochum Rabinowitz, Senior Rabbinic coordinator at OU Kosher takes us on a world tour of Kashrus overseas.
View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/when-in-rome
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The Mashgiach’s Role in Quality Control
How does a kashrus agency certify an entire event, with tens of vendors? Let’s listen in as Joe Flohr walks us through the process.
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The Importance of Having a Good Mashgiach on the Flohr
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a party? Let’s listen in to Joe Flohr as he gives us the inside scoop.
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Sushi Roll CallMashgiach? Check. ✔️Fishy Business? Let's get a look behind the scenes in the sushi industry with Rabbi Moshe Kaufman, Kashrus Administrator for KVH Kosher ~ Rabbinical Council of New England.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/sushi-roll-callJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Kosher from the First DropJoin us on a fascinating discussion with Rabbi Mordechai Stareshefsky, a Rabbinic Coordinator at OU Kosher, about the complexities of certifying baby formula.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/baby-s-formula-for-successJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
The Canteen ConundrumWith summer around the corner, Rabbi Moshe Kaufman, Kashrus Administrator for KVH Kosher ~ Rabbinical Council of New England, describes the AKO camp initiative for us, which is a free service for all camps. For free guidance for your camp reach out to camps@akokosher.orgView it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/burgers-fries-kashrus-pleaseJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Keeping it Kosher at Summer CampWith summer around the corner, Rabbi Moshe Kaufman, Kashrus Administrator for KVH Kosher ~ Rabbinical Council of New England takes us on a guided tour through a typical camp kitchen.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/s-more-kashrus-pleaseJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
In this follow-up episode, Rabbi Nochum Rabinowitz, Senior Rabbinic coordinator at OU kosher clarifies for us the difference between Mevushal & Non-Mevushal.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/pour-decisionsJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
In this enlightening episode, Rabbi Nochum Rabinowitz, Senior Rabbinic coordinator at OU kosher clarifies for us the differences between Yayin Nesech and Stam Yeinam.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/wine-or-wine-notJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Double check your food delivery.Let’s listen in to Rabbi Yakov Teichman, Rabbinical Coordinator at the OK-Kosher, and Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger as they discuss ordering in with delivery services.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/signed-sealed-deliveredJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council and Executive Director of AKO and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger discussing frequently asked questions about Pesach.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/Kan-Haben-ShoelJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Let’s listen in to a round table discussion on the Do’s & Dont’s of Kashering with steam, between R’ Aaron Mendelson of Kosher Services, R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council and Executive Director of AKO, and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/full-steam-aheadJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Let’s listen in to a round table discussion on common misconceptions about Pesach Kashering between R’ Aaron Mendelson of Kosher Services, R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council , and Executive Director of AKO and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/kashering-confusionJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Let’s listen in to Rabbi Pinchas Juravel of Kof-K Kosher, as he explains some of the key facts behind kasher l’pesach coffee and to tea to Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/what-s-brewing-for-pesachJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Let’s listen in to Rabbi Yakov Teichman, Rabbinical Coordinator at the OK-Kosher, as he gives Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger some shopping tips on how to stay vigilant this Pesach season.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrus awareness.com/post/don-t-pass-over-pesach-certificationsJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Does Toothpaste & Mouthwash need a Hechsher? Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council ,and the Executive Director of AKO.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/keeping-a-kosher-smileJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Now You're Getting WarmerHow to Reheat Food on Shabbos. Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Shmuel Fuerst, Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois and Rav of Agudas Yisroel of Peterson Park, and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/now-you-re-getting-warmerListen wherever you get your podcasts!🎤 https://open.spotify.com/show/6Rj5rIndHc886Fblqh8U49🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-kashrus/id1631553497Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Tips for the informed kosher consumerJoin an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council ,and the Executive Director of AKO.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/just-ask-is-it-kosherJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Have your cake and take challah, too. Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Shmuel Fuerst, Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois and Rav of Agudas Yisroel of Peterson Park, and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/pulling-apart-the-halachos-of-challahJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
What you need to know about the hashgacha at shul.Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Nosson Dubin, Kashrus Administrator of HKA (Houston), and founder of the Kosher Institute of America, and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/keeping-the-kiddush-kosherJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
The need for supervision in school kitchens.Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Nosson Dubin, Kashrus Administrator of HKA (Houston), and founder of the Kosher Institute of America, and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/ensuring-a-kosher-educationJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Navigating the halachic issues of home food businesses.Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Shmuel Fuerst, Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois and Rav of Agudas Yisroel of Peterson Park, and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/home-is-where-the-hashgacha-isJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
The Tricky Nature of App-Controlled Appliances. It may not be so smart to use your Smart Appliances.Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Shmuel Fuerst, Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois and Rav of Agudas Yisroel of Peterson Park, and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/not-remotely-kosherJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
Breaking down chicken for the kosher consumer Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council ,and the Executive Director of AKO. Enjoy the conversation regarding the Kashrus of chickens and broken bones.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/a-bone-to-pick-with-poultryJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
A Deeper Look into Deep FryersEveryone‘s favorite side dish might not be so pareve. Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Shmuel Fuerst, Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois and Rav of Agudas Yisroel of Peterson Park, and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/fretting-over-fleishig-friesJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
What does a Mashgiach look for when certifying an event? Let’s listen in to Rabbi Sholey Klein, Kashrus Administrator at Dallas Kosher as he discusses the responsibilities of a Mashgiach, with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger.View it in it’s entirety at Www.kashrusawareness.com/post/the-educated-guestJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
What does a Mashgiach look for when certifying an event? Let’s listen in to Rabbi Sholey Klein, Kashrus Administrator at Dallas Kosher as he discusses the responsibilities of a Mashgiach, with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/check-pleaseJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
What does a Mashgiach look for when certifying an event? Let’s listen in to Rabbi Sholey Klein, Kashrus Administrator at Dallas Kosher as he discusses the responsibilities of a Mashgiach, with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger.View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/understanding-oversightJoin a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
At simchas and events, a well-stocked bar is often a prime attraction. Are there any kashrus concerns with the beverages served in such venues? In this 2-part series of Let’s Talk Kashrus, Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger is joined by Rabbi Tzvi Haber, Director of Community Kashrus at the COR Kashrus Council of Canada, to discuss this fascinating topic.
View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/high-spirits-higher-standards
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At simchas and events, a well-stocked bar is often a prime attraction. Are there any kashrus concerns with the beverages served in such venues? In this 2-part series of Let’s Talk Kashrus, Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger is joined by Rabbi Tzvi Haber, Director of Community Kashrus at the COR Kashrus Council of Canada, to discuss this fascinating topic.
View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/raising-the-bar
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You care for the health of your Neshoma as well as the wellness of your ruchniyus. Join Rabbi Dovid Cohen, Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council as he discusses medicines in Halacha together with R’ Yitzchok Hisiger in this 3-part series.
View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/kosher-vitamin-efficiency
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Never underestimate the Kashrus pitfalls with over the counter medicines. It can really be a tough pill to swallow. Join Rabbi Dovid Cohen, Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council as he discusses medicines in Halacha together with R’ Yitzchok Hisiger in this 3-part series.
View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/a-better-pill-to-swallow
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The Kashrus of children’s medications is truly no child’s play. Join Rabbi Dovid Cohen, Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council as he discusses medicines in Halacha together with R’ Yitzchok Hisiger in this 3-part series.
View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/just-a-spoonful-of-glycerin
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The 3rd chapter in the Home-based enterprise conversation. In the awakening of a recent call for home-based food business to have their operation certified under a reputable Hashgacha, Rabbi Fishbane sheds light on the feasibility of this call to action with tips on how to go about it.
View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/a-taste-of-home-based-business
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Kosher Concepts; a poignant and timely message by Rabbi Paysach Krohn.
Raising the awareness to kashrus in our homes and preventing timtum halev.
Watch, and be inspired.
View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/heart-soul-preventing-timtum-halev
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The Kashrus of Home Chefs Part 2
Join Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and the Executive Director of AKO, and Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger as they discuss the recent Kol Koreh regarding home-based businesses. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/the-best-thing-since-sliced-cheese
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The Kashrus of Home Chefs Part 1
Join Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and the Executive Director of AKO, and Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger as they discuss the recent Kol Koreh regarding home-based businesses. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/homegrown-hechsheirim
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The Buzz About Honey
Join Rabbi Daniel Senter, Chief Operating Officer of KOF-K Kosher, and Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger as they discuss the raw truth about honey Kashrus. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/the-buzz-about-honey
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Keeping an Eye on Cleaning Help
Exploring the Kashrus Issues of Unsupervised Cooking
Part 3
Rav Moshe Heinemann, Rabbinic Administrator of the Star-K and Rov of Agudas Yisroel of Baltimore joins Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger for a comprehensive discussion of potential kashrus issues that can arise when non-Jewish domestic help is employed in the home. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/keeping-an-eye-on-cleaning-help
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Yayin Sh’aino Meshumar!
Part 2 - Domestic Help With Wines in Your Home
Rav Moshe Heinemann, Rabbinic Administrator of the Star-K and Rov of Agudas Yisroel of Baltimore joins Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger for a comprehensive discussion of potential kashrus issues that can arise when non-Jewish domestic help is employed in the home. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/yayin-sh-aino-meshumar
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When Domestic Help Creates a Bigger Mess
Kashrus Concerns With Domestic Help Part 1 Rav Moshe Heinemann, Rabbinic Administrator of the Star-K and Rov of Agudas Yisroel of Baltimore joins Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger for a comprehensive discussion of potential kashrus issues that can arise when non-Jewish domestic help is employed in the home. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/when-domestic-help-creates-a-bigger-mess
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Where Did All The Bugs Come From?
In this installment of Let’s Talk Kashrus, Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger is joined by Rabbi Lipa Klein, Head of the Vaad Hakashrus of Hisachdus Harabanim and Rabbi Shmuel Levi Weinberger, Head of Bedikas Tolaim at Hisachdus Harabanim, to discuss the issue of insect infestation in fruits and vegetables. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/lettuce-double-check
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An American Guide to Kashrus in Israel
Visiting Eretz Yisroel? Headed off to study in yeshiva or seminary? Do you know what you should or shouldn’t be eating? For many, the answer to this question is, “No. Not really.” ZNT Kashrus, led by Rabbi Shmuel Weiner and Rabbi Moshe Farkash, has undertaken to inform, educate and guide English-speaking “chutznikim” through the world of kashrus in Eretz Yisroel. In this conversation with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, they describe the purpose and goals of their innovative organization and provide some insight for those attempting to navigate the often-complicated Israeli kashrus scene. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/stranger-in-a-familiar-land
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Is Vegan Always Kosher?
Veganism is sweeping the nation. Does this trend provide a benefit for the kosher consumer? Can one eat just about anything in a vegan restaurant? On this episode of Let’s Talk Kashrus, Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger is joined by Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib, Rov of Congregation Zichron Eliezer of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Rabbinic Administrator of Cincinnati Kosher, to discuss this fascinating and very relevant contemporary topic. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/is-vegan-friendly-kosher-friendly
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There are Plenty of Fish in the Sea
Join Rabbi Daniel Senter, Chief Operating Officer of Kof-K Kosher, and Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, as they discuss the kashrus status of various species of fish and what you need to know when you go fishing. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/teach-a-man-to-fish
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Something Fishy with the Sushi
Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council ,and the Executive Director of AKO, discussing a sticky rice situation that happened at a recent event. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/a-sticky-rice-situation
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Join Rabbi Zalman Krems, Rabbinical Coordinator of KVH-Rabbinical Council of New England and Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, as they discuss what the traveler on the go needs to know about keeping kosher while on the road, in a wide-ranging conversation covering many food products that a traveling Jew may encounter from fish to nuts on Let’s Talk Kashrus Episode 11.
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Join Rabbi Zalman Krems, Rabbinical Coordinator of KVH-Rabbinical Council of New England and Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, as they discuss what the traveler on the go needs to know about keeping kosher while on the road, in a wide-ranging conversation covering many food products that a traveling Jew may encounter from fish to nuts.
Boarding now: first class meals
Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Moshe Elefant, Chief Operating Officer of OU Kosher, as they discuss the kashrus ramifications of meals served on flights, on Let’s Talk Kashrus Episode #9
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Starbucks: Is it actually refreshing?
Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Kashrus administrator for the Chicago Rabbinical Council ,and the Executive Director of AKO. Enjoy the Q&A in which they discuss a rather un-refreshing discovery, on Let’s Talk Kashrus, Episode #8
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Slurpees - Treading on Thin Ice?
Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council ,and the Executive Director of AKO. Enjoy the Q&A discussing the complexities in buying Slurpees, on Let’s Talk Kashrus, Episode #7
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The Rough Side of the Smoothie
Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholom Tendler, Kashrus Administrator of the Star-K. Enjoy the Q&A session discussing the various kashrus concerns related to smoothies, on Let’s Talk Kashrus, Episode #6
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Are You Well ‘Equipped’?
Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Moshe Elefant, Chief Operating Officer of OU Kosher. Enjoy the Q&A session discussing the differences between the various kashrus symbols related to dairy equipment, on Let’s Talk Kashrus, Episode #5
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Is the secret to your post-Pesach pizza a batch of dough whipped up on erev Pesach?
Are workers starting to work before the z’man? Was the dough sold properly?
Let’s take a look at this hot topic.
Listen to a timely and insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger & Rabbi Sholem Fishbane on Let’s Talk Kashrus, Episode #4
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Sourdough bread, or Shlissel Challah?
The rising popularity of sourdough, whether baked at home or commercially, is one of the prominent new diet changes, and along with that comes a host of kashrus related challenges. How does that finish your starter after Pesach?
Listen to a timely and insightful conversation with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger & Rabbi Sholem Fishbane on Let’s Talk Kashrus, Episode #3
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Listen to a timely and insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger & Rabbi Sholem Fishbane on Let’s Talk Kashrus, Episode #2. Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates. https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1 Watch all our episodes on our website www.KashrusAwareness.com
A Rabbi, a Senator and a Distiller Walk Into a Bar
Listen to a timely and insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger & Rabbi Sholem Fishbane on Let’s Talk Kashrus, Episode #1. Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates. https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1 Watch all our episodes on our website www.KashrusAwareness.com