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:

May 20, 2021Kemach Yoshon (Part 1)
What is the mitzvah behind Kemach Yoshon (Old Flour)?

What are the different opinions about Kemach Yoshon in areas outside of Eretz Yisroel?

Is there a difference in this with regards to non Jewish owned fields?
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9min
May 20, 2021A Knowledgeable Consumer is a Better Consumer
Which types of foods are less complex, Kashrus-wise?

Why is the Kashrus of the food service industry (Restaurants, Caterers, Butchers) more complex?

Are french fries purchased in a Milchig or Fleishig restaurant considered Pareve?
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6min
May 20, 2021Candy Concerns
Is it true that my candy can be coated with bug secretion?

What’s the source of the innocent sounding ingredient ‘confectioners glaze’ found in Mike & Ikes, Jelly Bellies, Dubble Bubble’s Gum-balls and other popular candies?

Can red food coloring really come from crushed bugs?

Accompanying information is available here
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15min
May 20, 2021Consumer FAQs
Can I drink plain coffee or tea in any coffee shop?

What can be wrong with canned products?

What's the kosher status of cream of tartar?

What does it mean when a product says grape flavor?

When do I know when there's actual grape inside?

Is there an issue with grapeseed oil?

Do spices need a hechsher?
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11min
May 20, 2021Do Vitamins Need a Hechsher
Could it be there are ingredients from non kosher animals in vitamins?

What are vitamins made up of?

What is the difference between vitamins in gel caps, veggie caps, and liquid form?

Halachically, what is the difference between vitamins taken for medicinal purposes vs. vitamins for elective purposes?
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10min
May 20, 2021Ensuring Kosher Food is Properly Sealed
When getting a delivery, which foods need a proper kosher seal, and why?

What are foods/drinks that need a double seal?

What do I need to know when l have non Jewish help in the kitchen?
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8min
May 20, 2021Kashering Back to Basics
Which materials are able to be Kashered?

Which materials are not able to be Kashered?

What are the different methods of Kashering, and in what situations do they apply?
Accompanying information is available here
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14min
May 20, 2021Keeping Kosher in a Limited Kitchen
How do I navigate cooking with only one stovetop?

Can I use the same oven for both fleishig and milchig foods?

Can I Kasher my dishwasher?

How do I wash dishes with only one sink?
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8min
May 20, 2021Bishul Yisroel (Part 3)
Regarding Bishul Yisroel, what are the differences between Halacha, Chumrah, and Minhag?

An agency tells me that a specific product does not need to be Bishul Yisroel. Is there still room to be mehader, and require Bishul Yisroel for this product?

How do I go about setting my own standards?
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9min
May 20, 2021Bishul Yisroel (Part 2)
How much Jewish participation is needed to make a product Bishul Yisroel?

Do potato chips and corn chips need to be Bishul Yisroel?

Do canned foods need to be Bishul Yisroel?
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9min

FAQs about Kashrus: Be in the Know!:

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

The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.