 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. Accompanying information is available here 

<ul> <li>What can be wrong with plain beer? </li> <li>Is scotch aged in wine casks acceptable? </li> <li>What alcoholic beverages are recommended without Reliable Hashgacha? </li> <li>Questions, confusions, and myths clarified. Accompanying information is available <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/booze-schmooze" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul>

Booze Schmooze (Updated 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?

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?

Pesach Food Essentials (Updated for 5783)

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?  Accompanying information is available here

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? Accompanying information is available <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/the-doughs-and-donts-of-challah-part-2?authuser=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Doughs and don'ts of Challah Part 2

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?  Accompanying information is available here

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? Accompanying information is available <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/the-doughs-and-donts-of-challah-part-1?authuser=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

The Doughs and Don'ts of Challah

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?  Accompanying information is available here

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? Accompanying information is available <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/post-pesach-chametz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Post Pesach Chametz

 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?  Accompanying information is available here

<ul> <li>Can I rely on a Kosher List for products that don't have a hechsher?</li> <li>Is there a difference in standards between products that are certified kosher vs. products that are on a Kosher List?</li> <li>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?</li> </ul> Accompanying information is available <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/kosher-lists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Kosher Lists

 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?*  Accompanying information is available here

<ul> <li>Can I kasher my Fleishig oven to use for Milchigs?*</li> <li>Can I kasher a Fleishig pot to cook Milchigs in it?*</li> <li>How can I kasher my oven from Fleishig to milchig?*</li> <li>Do I need to wait 24 hours before kashering from milchig to Fleishig?*</li> <li>Can I use the same oven for Fleishig and Milchig without kashering in between?*</li> </ul> Accompanying information is available <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/milk-and-meat-kashering-faqs-ovens-utensils-and-appliances" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Milk and Meat Kashering FAQs

 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?  Accompanying information is available here

<ul> <li>Are liquid eggs with a Reliable Hashgacha checked?</li> <li>Are eggs in kosher Mayonnaise checked?</li> <li>Aren’t eggs that are broken and beaten by a goy forbidden to be eaten?</li> </ul> Accompanying information is available <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/egg-ed-part-5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Egg Ed (Part 5)

 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?  Accompanying information is available here

<ul> <li>Can a child check an egg?</li> <li>Can a non-Jew check an egg?</li> <li>How are huge amounts of eggs checked in big restaurants or commercial kitchens?</li> <li>What’s the idea of having a designated egg pot?</li> <li>Is it a myth that we can only cook an odd number of eggs?</li> </ul> Accompanying information is available <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/egg-ed-part-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Egg Ed (Part 4)

 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?  Accompanying information is available here

<ul> <li>Does it make a difference where the blood is found, whether in the yolk or albumen?</li> <li>Is there any reason to avoid using; brown eggs, organic eggs, free range eggs or pasture raised eggs?</li> <li>Are spots in brown eggs problematic?</li> <li>Can one eat fertilized eggs?</li> </ul> Accompanying information is available <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/egg-ed-part-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Egg Ed (Part 3)

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 and introduction to entering into Eretz Yisroel with the redemption through our righteous Moshiach."- Likutei Sichos, Volume 13, Page 297

 Are brownish spots found in eggs problematic? Must one check hard boiled eggs? Can one eat fertilized eggs? Does a blood spot invalidate the entire egg?  Follow Up: Your Questions Answered  Is an egg with two yolks kosher? Is a yolk-less egg kosher? Are eggs from a chicken that is a Treifah kosher? How can one tell the difference between a bobwhite quail egg and a chicken egg?  Accompanying information is available here

<ul> <li>Are brownish spots found in eggs problematic?</li> <li>Must one check hard boiled eggs?</li> <li>Can one eat fertilized eggs?</li> <li>Does a blood spot invalidate the entire egg?</li> </ul> Follow Up: Your Questions Answered <ul> <li>Is an egg with two yolks kosher?</li> <li>Is a yolk-less egg kosher?</li> <li>Are eggs from a chicken that is a Treifah kosher?</li> <li>How can one tell the difference between a bobwhite quail egg and a chicken egg?</li> </ul> Accompanying information is available <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/egg-ed-part-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Egg Ed (Part 2)

 Do eggs need a Hechsher? Are quail eggs kosher? Can I buy eggs from a farmer on the side of the road? Can one tell if an egg is kosher by its shape?  Accompanying information is available here

<ul> <li>Do eggs need a Hechsher?</li> <li>Are quail eggs kosher?</li> <li>Can I buy eggs from a farmer on the side of the road?</li> <li>Can one tell if an egg is kosher by its shape?</li> </ul> Accompanying information is available <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/egg-ed-part-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Egg Ed (Part 1)

 Can I buy wine made from shmitah produce? Is heter mechirah valid? Can I buy an esrog grown during shmitah? Can I buy produce grown in Israel during shmitah?  Accompanying information is available here

<ul> <li>Can I buy wine made from shmitah produce?</li> <li>Is heter mechirah valid?</li> <li>Can I buy an esrog grown during shmitah?</li> <li>Can I buy produce grown in Israel during shmitah?</li> </ul> Accompanying information is available <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/produce-of-israel-part-3-shmitah" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Produce From Israel (Part 3)

 Are both fruits and vegetables subject to Orlah? Is there an issue of Orlah outside of Eretz Yisroel? Is there an issue of Orlah if a non-Jew owns the tree?  Accompanying information is available here

<ul> <li>Are both fruits and vegetables subject to Orlah?</li> <li>Is there an issue of Orlah outside of Eretz Yisroel?</li> <li>Is there an issue of Orlah if a non-Jew owns the tree?</li> </ul> Accompanying information is available <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/poultry-precautions-part-2-melicha-concernshttps://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/produce-of-israel-part-2-orlah-and-netah-revai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Produce From Israel (Part 2)

 Are all produce coming out of Eretz Yisrael ready to eat as is? Can one separate T’rumah and Ma’aser in Chutz La’aretz (outside of Israel)? Should one avoid buying produce from Eretz Yisroel? Does the separation of T’rumah and Ma’aser apply to all fruits and vegetables?  Accompanying information is available here

<ul> <li>Are all produce coming out of Eretz Yisrael ready to eat as is?</li> <li>Can one separate T’rumah and Ma’aser in Chutz La’aretz (outside of Israel)?</li> <li>Should one avoid buying produce from Eretz Yisroel?</li> <li>Does the separation of T’rumah and Ma’aser apply to all fruits and vegetables?</li> </ul> Accompanying information is available <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/produce-of-israel-part-1-trumah-maaser" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Produce From Israel (Part 1)

 What are the more lenient, and stringent, standards in Kashering equipment that Hechsherim use?  What are some common foods that are often manufactured on Kashered equipment?  Does my olive oil for the Chanukah Menorah need a  reliable Hechsher?  

<ul> <li>What are the more lenient, and stringent, standards in Kashering equipment that Hechsherim use? </li> <li>What are some common foods that are often manufactured on Kashered equipment? </li> <li>Does my olive oil for the Chanukah Menorah need a  reliable Hechsher? </li> </ul>

What's 212°?

 Where is the source in Torah for the need to toivel (immerse) vessels in a mikvah before using them?  What kinds of vessels need to be toiveled?  What kinds of vessels do not need to be toiveled?  What should one do about toiveling food equipment that may get damaged in the proccess?  Can I have a child toivel my dishes for me?  

<ul> <li>Where is the source in Torah for the need to toivel (immerse) vessels in a mikvah before using them? </li> <li>What kinds of vessels need to be toiveled? </li> <li>What kinds of vessels do not need to be toiveled? </li> <li>What should one do about toiveling food equipment that may get damaged in the proccess? </li> <li>Can I have a child toivel my dishes for me? </li> </ul>

Toiveling Vessels

 What do I need to look out for regarding wines coming from Eretz Yisroel?  What does Heter Mechirah mean?  Do National Hechsheirim accept the leniencies of Heter Mechirah?  What does Otzar Beis Din mean, and how does that apply to wine?  

<ul> <li>What do I need to look out for regarding wines coming from Eretz Yisroel? </li> <li>What does Heter Mechirah mean? </li> <li>Do National Hechsheirim accept the leniencies of Heter Mechirah? </li> <li>What does Otzar Beis Din mean, and how does that apply to wine? </li> </ul>

The Whys of Wine (Part 2)

 What would make kosher wine non kosher to drink?  What are the practical halachik differences between mevushal and non mevushal wine?  What are the different temperature requirements that Hechsheirim have in making wine mevushal?  Is it true that a non Jew can't even look at my wine?  

<ul> <li>What would make kosher wine non kosher to drink? </li> <li>What are the practical halachik differences between mevushal and non mevushal wine? </li> <li>What are the different temperature requirements that Hechsheirim have in making wine mevushal? </li> <li>Is it true that a non Jew can't even look at my wine? </li> </ul>

The Whys of Wine (Part 1)

 What are the different standards and policies that hechsheirim have regarding restaurants?  Is it ok to eat at a restaurant that serves both Cholov Yisroel and Cholov Stam foods?  What is important to find out regarding fish dishes at restaurants?  Can I assume that pareve foods retain their status in a meat/dairy restaurant?  

<ul> <li>What are the different standards and policies that hechsheirim have regarding restaurants? </li> <li>Is it ok to eat at a restaurant that serves both Cholov Yisroel and Cholov Stam foods? </li> <li>What is important to find out regarding fish dishes at restaurants? </li> <li>Can I assume that pareve foods retain their status in a meat/dairy restaurant? </li> </ul>

Restaurant Review

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 and introduction to entering into Eretz Yisroel with the redemption through our righteous Moshiach." - Likutei Sichos, Volume 13, Page 297

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