Dovid Cohen
דוביד כהן
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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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Avodah Zara (Kosher Anthology 68)
Avodah Zara (Kosher Anthology 68)
Aug 14, 2026
31:09
Avodah Zara: Indian restaurants; Holy basil; L-cysteine; Greek gods; Trappist beer. 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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Medicine [Part 1] (Kosher Anthology 46)
Medicine [Part 1] (Kosher Anthology 46)
Feb 13, 2026
35:55
Medicine [Part 1]: Edibility; Three categories; Ach'shvei; Vitamins; Gelcaps; Liquids and chewables. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
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Swordfish [Part 1] (Kosher Anthology 74)
Swordfish [Part 1] (Kosher Anthology 74)
Oct 23, 2026
28:18
Swordfish (Part 1): Knesses HaGedolah; Test; דג בעל החרב; See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
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Preparation for Shechitah (Meat and Poultry 10 - Shechitah A)
Preparation for Shechitah (Meat and Poultry 10 - Shechitah A)
Aug 7, 2020
23:23
Preparations for Shechitah - Bracha - Five halachos of shechitah - Foreign matter on the neck (shearing wool, cleaning the neck) - Finger on the blade (drasah, chaladah) Video available at https://kshr.us/ShechitahPrep
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Blios Shorts (Kosher Anthology 44)
Blios Shorts (Kosher Anthology 44)
Jan 9, 2026
39:17
B'lios Shorts: Superheated steam; Reaction in tote; Double sink; Double oven. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
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Shavers (Kosher Anthology 53)
Shavers (Kosher Anthology 53)
Apr 17, 2026
37:39
Electric Shavers: Basic halachos; Razors, scissors, and misprayim k'ein ta'ar; Close shave; On the skin; Lift and cut; Sharpness. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
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Coffee on Shabbos (Kosher Anthology 45)
Coffee on Shabbos (Kosher Anthology 45)
Jan 23, 2026
30:32
Coffee on Shabbos: Freshly Brewed; Instant Coffee (freeze dried vs spray dried); Butter; Salt; Additives; Instant coffee with fresh coffee grinds; Liquid coffee concentrate. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
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Cutting and Shooting After Shechitah (Meat and Poultry 12 - Shechitah C)
Cutting and Shooting After Shechitah (Meat and Poultry 12 - Shechitah C)
Aug 21, 2020
38:11
Cutting and Shooting after shechitah - Cutting the neck - Captive bolt to the head - Cutting the spinal cord Video available at https://kshr.us/CutAfter
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Cheress and Plastic (Kashering #1 - Shulchan Aruch 451:1)
Cheress and Plastic (Kashering #1 - Shulchan Aruch 451:1)
Apr 20, 2007
36:24
Chametz Keilim on Pesach Cheress and plastic New pots Pre-seasoned cast-iron