Kashrus: Be in the Know!

By Kashrus: Be in the Know!

Short classes on common kosher questions.

"... Similarly in our time - the last days of exile - it is necessary for there to be an extra strengthening in the observance of kashrus... as a preparation... more

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The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.

Kashrus: Be in the Know! episodes:

March 30, 2023Booze Schmooze (Updated 5783)
What can be wrong with plain beer?

Is scotch aged in wine casks acceptable?

What alcoholic beverages are recommended without Reliable Hashgacha?

Questions, confusions, and myths clarified.
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24min
March 29, 2023 Pesach Food Essentials (Updated for 5783)
Can I use any bottled water on pesach?
Am I allowed to buy eggs or milk on Pesach?
What kind of salt or sugar is best to use on Pesach?
Can I buy any Extra virgin olive oil?
Can I buy fresh salmon in any store?
Does my meat and chicken need to be Kosher for Pesach?
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21min
September 23, 2022 Doughs and don'ts of Challah Part 2
Can many women at a Challah Bake table join their doughs together to make a bracha?
How does one separate challah from cakes?
Does one need to separate challah from pancakes?
Why should one always add a drop of water to their dough?
Is there something wrong with burning the separated piece of challah dough in my oven?

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16min
September 16, 2022 The Doughs and Don'ts of Challah
The Doughs and Don'ts of Challah:
Is the measurement of flour that is obligated in separating challah the same by all types of flour?

Do I need to separate challah from cake batter?

Do I need to separate challah from Kreplach dough?

Is there a way to measure by using cups?

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17min
April 25, 2022 Post Pesach Chametz
Can I eat any Chametz now that Pesach is over?

If a store is fully owned by non Jews, can I buy anything from there?

Can corn flakes or rice crispies flakes be bought in any store?

How long does it take for items on store shelves to deplete?

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17min
January 02, 2022Kosher Lists
Can I rely on a Kosher List for products that don't have a hechsher?

Is there a difference in standards between products that are certified kosher vs. products that are on a Kosher List?

What is the difference in halacha between Lechatchilah (before the fact) and Bidi'eved (after the fact)?
How does that apply to products on a Kosher List?
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6min
January 02, 2022Milk and Meat Kashering FAQs
Can I kasher my Fleishig oven to use for Milchigs?*

Can I kasher a Fleishig pot to cook Milchigs in it?*

How can I kasher my oven from Fleishig to milchig?*

Do I need to wait 24 hours before kashering from milchig to Fleishig?*

Can I use the same oven for Fleishig and Milchig without kashering in between?*
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18min
January 02, 2022Egg Ed (Part 5)
Are liquid eggs with a Reliable Hashgacha checked?

Are eggs in kosher Mayonnaise checked?

Aren’t eggs that are broken and beaten by a goy forbidden to be eaten?
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12min
January 02, 2022Egg Ed (Part 4)
Can a child check an egg?

Can a non-Jew check an egg?

How are huge amounts of eggs checked in big restaurants or commercial kitchens?

What’s the idea of having a designated egg pot?

Is it a myth that we can only cook an odd number of eggs?
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11min
January 02, 2022Egg Ed (Part 3)
Does it make a difference where the blood is found, whether in the yolk or albumen?

Is there any reason to avoid using; brown eggs, organic eggs, free range eggs or pasture raised eggs?

Are spots in brown eggs problematic?

Can one eat fertilized eggs?
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15min

FAQs about Kashrus: Be in the Know!:

How many episodes does Kashrus: Be in the Know! have?

The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.