Dovid Cohen
דוביד כהן
717 episodes 1 show
Rabbi Dovid Cohen coordinated halachic policy for the OU Kashrus Department for 7 years before moving to Chicago in 2006 where he joined the cRc as Administrative Rabbinic Coordinator. At the cRc, Rabbi Cohen’s responsibilities include halachic policies, ingredients, and other forms of back-office support for the Kashrus Department. He is the author of a series of English seforim on kashrus topics, available at www.kashrushalacha.com.
Popular Shows
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Berachos on Berries (Kosher Anthology 40)
Berachos on Berries (Kosher Anthology 40)
Nov 28, 2025
20:31
Berachos on Berries: Blueberries; Cranberries; Strawberries; Raspberries and Blackberries; Acai Berries; Currants. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
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Vinegar [Part 2] (Kosher Anthology 43)
Vinegar [Part 2] (Kosher Anthology 43)
Dec 26, 2025
31:31
Vinegar (Part 2): Charif; Stam yayin - bitul b'shishah, depth of absorption; Chametz; Kashering - odor, kli sheini, kovush; Other. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
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Sourdough (Kosher Anthology 28)
Sourdough (Kosher Anthology 28)
Aug 22, 2025
31:39
Sourdough: Description; Starter purchased from bakery; Was there hafrashah; Status of starter - issah ha'asuyah lechalek (עיסה העשויה לחלק), נחתום/baker. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
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Non-Dairy Creamer (Kosher Anthology 41)
Non-Dairy Creamer (Kosher Anthology 41)
Dec 5, 2025
30:19
Non-Dairy Creamer: Sodium Caseinate; Bitul; Second chance. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
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Human Byproducts [Part 2] (Animal Products #13 - Shulchan Aruch 81:7)
Human Byproducts [Part 2] (Animal Products #13 - Shulchan Aruch 81:7)
May 10, 2014
30:33
Human Byproducts (part 2) Milk, blood and yotzeh Cadavers
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Chutei Dam (Meat and Poultry #23 - Nikkur E)
Chutei Dam (Meat and Poultry #23 - Nikkur E)
Dec 18, 2020
30:40
Chutei Dam The prohibition against eating blood Blood vessels which must be removed during nikkur 2 veins and 2 membranes Other veins Blood found after melichah Nikkur Cham What is the new practice known as nikkur cham? What issues does it raise? Are veins and blood left behind? See the video at https://kshr.us/NikkurCham
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12 Months or a Year? (Animal Products #14 - Shulchan Aruch 81:7)
12 Months or a Year? (Animal Products #14 - Shulchan Aruch 81:7)
May 23, 2014
24:01
12 Months or a Year General rule Nursing for 24 months Teraifah Insects
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Human Byproducts [Part 1] (Animal Products #12 - Shulchan Aruch 81:7)
Human Byproducts [Part 1] (Animal Products #12 - Shulchan Aruch 81:7)
May 2, 2014
23:18
Human Byproducts (Part 1) Flesh
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Timtum Halev [Part 1] (Animal Products #15 - Shulchan Aruch 81:7)
Timtum Halev [Part 1] (Animal Products #15 - Shulchan Aruch 81:7)
May 30, 2014
30:43
Timtum Halev [Part 1] Mother's Milk Chalav Nachris Sakanah vs. timtum Perform the forbidden act Time-bound issurim
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Minhag Against Halacha (Kosher Classes 73)
Minhag Against Halacha (Kosher Classes 73)
Apr 11, 2025
11:32
Minhag Against Halacha: Maharik; Pri Chadash. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com