Popular Shows by Dovid Cohen דוביד כהן
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401
Shochet Qualifications (Meat and Poultry 5 - Shochet A)
Shochet Qualifications (Meat and Poultry 5 - Shochet A)
Jul 3, 2020
23:36
- Jewish (Bene Israel) - Man - Knowledge - Skill - Yiras Shomayim Video available at https://kshr.us/Qualifications
402
Davening (Meat and Poultry 6 - Shochet B)
Davening (Meat and Poultry 6 - Shochet B)
Jul 10, 2020
20:12
- Yiras Shomayim - Is shechitah a mitzvah - Paid to shecht - Sephardim - Break time - Did not daven Video available at https://kshr.us/Davening
403
Maintaining Integrity (Meat and Poultry 7 - Shochet C)
Maintaining Integrity (Meat and Poultry 7 - Shochet C)
Jul 17, 2020
15:23
- Takanas shnei shochetim - Shechitah gelt Video available at https://kshr.us/Integrity
404
Quality Chalafim (Meat and Poultry 8 - Chalif A)
Quality Chalafim (Meat and Poultry 8 - Chalif A)
Jul 24, 2020
23:35
Quality Chalafim - Chad v’chalak - Chalafim melutashim - Modern chalafim Video available at https://kshr.us/Chalif
405
Cleaning Chalif Between Shechitos (Meat and Poultry 9 - Chalif B)
Cleaning Chalif Between Shechitos (Meat and Poultry 9 - Chalif B)
Jul 31, 2020
19:00
Cleaning chalif between shechitos - Checking the chalif - Chalif previously used for teraifah - Sterilization of the chalif Video available at https://kshr.us/CleanChalif
406
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
407
Shechitah Pen (Meat and Poultry 11 - Shechitah B)
Shechitah Pen (Meat and Poultry 11 - Shechitah B)
Aug 14, 2020
26:16
Shechitah Pen - History - Shackle and Hoist - Upright ASPCA Pen - Rotating Weinberg Casting Pen Video available at https://kshr.us/ShechitahPen
408
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
409
Kisui Hadam (Meat and Poultry 13 - Shechitah D)
Kisui Hadam (Meat and Poultry 13 - Shechitah D)
Aug 21, 2020
26:59
Post-Shechitah Checks Kisui Hadam - Basics - Bracha - Zebu Video Available at https://kshr.us/KisuiHadam
410
Sirchos of the Lungs (Meat and Poultry 14 - Teraifos A)
Sirchos of the Lungs (Meat and Poultry 14 - Teraifos A)
Oct 16, 2020
27:02
Sirchos of the lungs - Structure of the lungs - Terminology - Sirchos - Why we check the lungs - Other teraifos Video available at https://kshr.us/Sirchah
411
Performing Bedikas Harei’ah (Meat and Poultry 15 - Teraifos B)
Performing Bedikas Harei’ah (Meat and Poultry 15 - Teraifos B)
Oct 23, 2020
32:27
Checking the lungs Overview Accessing the diaphragm Bedikas pnim Bedikas chutz Lamb and veal Video available at https://kshr.us/CheckLung
412
Glatt and Beis Yosef (Meat and Poultry 16 - Teraifos C)
Glatt and Beis Yosef (Meat and Poultry 16 - Teraifos C)
Oct 30, 2020
47:07
Glatt and Beis Yosef Source Five methods of checking Primary standards Glatt Beis Yosef/Chalak Sephardim Non-glatt meat Video available at https://kshr.us/Glatt
413
Poultry Teraifos (Meat and Poultry #17 - Teraifos D)
Poultry Teraifos (Meat and Poultry #17 - Teraifos D)
Nov 6, 2020
26:18
Poultry Teraifos Checking for teraifos in chicken Damaged flesh Meckel's Diverticulum Checking chicken for tzomas hagidin Video available at https://kshr.us/PoultryTeraifah
414
Unusual Teraifos (Meat and Poultry #18 - Teraifos E)
Unusual Teraifos (Meat and Poultry #18 - Teraifos E)
Nov 13, 2020
13:30
Unusual Teraifos Lungs Digestive Tract Meningeal Worm Polish Chicken Video available at http://kshr.us/UnusualTeraifos
415
Introduction to Nikkur (Meat and Poultry #19 - Nikkur A)
Introduction to Nikkur (Meat and Poultry #19 - Nikkur A)
Nov 20, 2020
25:58
Introduction to Nikkur Four reasons to perform nikkur Nikkur achorayim (hindquarters) Contemporary nikkur (10 parts) 5739 incident Bonus content - Rav Belsky shows the gid hanasheh Video available at https://kshr.us/NikkurIntro
416
Chailev (Meat and Poultry #20 - Nikkur B)
Chailev (Meat and Poultry #20 - Nikkur B)
Nov 27, 2020
22:17
Chailev Four forbidden fats Derashos Chutim Kerumim Video available at https://kshr.us/Chailev Video includes demonstrations of three parts by Rabbi Amitai Ben Dovid
417
Ribs (Meat and Poultry #21 - Nikkur C)
Ribs (Meat and Poultry #21 - Nikkur C)
Dec 4, 2020
28:14
Ribs: Differences between Eretz Yisroel and United States Chutei D'kafli (חוטי דכפלי) Intercostal nerves on 11th, 12th, 13th ribs Rib eye Nodah B'yehudah / Chasam Sofer Fat around rib eye, teraifah finger, along bone, 12th vertebrae Video of this shiur available at https://kshr.us/Ribs
418
Skirt Steaks (Meat and Poultry #22 - Nikkur D)
Skirt Steaks (Meat and Poultry #22 - Nikkur D)
Dec 11, 2020
31:34
What nikkur is required for skirt steaks? How do the practices differ between the United States and Eretz Yisroel Outside skirt (tarpash/diaphragm) Hanging tender Inside skirt (refallah) Plate meat (shfundrah/pastrami) Video available at https://kshr.us/SkirtSteak See our website at www.kashrushalacha.com
419
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
420
Water Temperatures (Meat and Poultry #24 - Melichah A)
Water Temperatures (Meat and Poultry #24 - Melichah A)
Dec 25, 2020
18:53
Water Temperatures Five steps of melichah Water for bedikas chutz Water for hadachah rishonah See the video at https://kshr.us/WaterTemp
421
Hot Water Before Melichah (Meat and Poultry #25 - Melichah B)
Hot Water Before Melichah (Meat and Poultry #25 - Melichah B)
Jan 1, 2021
17:44
Hot water or steam before melichah General halachos Steam vacuuming Use at a shechitah Other examples See the video at https://kshr.us/HotWater
422
Hooks (Meat and Poultry #26 - Melichah C)
Hooks (Meat and Poultry #26 - Melichah C)
Jan 8, 2021
29:28
Why is hadachah rishonah performed? How is it done? Three opinions Three practical differences between the opinions Is it okay to use boning hooks on the salting table? Is it okay to puncture the liner of the hadachah tank with a knife or fork? See the video of this shiur at http://kshr.us/Hooks
423
72-Hour Time Limit (Meat and Poultry #27 - Melichah D)
72-Hour Time Limit (Meat and Poultry #27 - Melichah D)
Jan 15, 2021
27:52
72-Hour Time Limit Time limit for melichah Rejected exceptions (frozen, covered) Extending the 72-hours Barley missed the 72-hour deadline Soaking meat to extend days for nikkur Liver after 3 days Watch the video at http://kshr.us/72Hour
424
Salting (Meat and Poultry #28 - Melichah E)
Salting (Meat and Poultry #28 - Melichah E)
Jan 22, 2021
31:51
Salting Wet salt Melichah methods (all sides with dry salt, covered for 60 minutes without reabsorption) Meat placement Liver Internal organs in chicken Meat for people on a low sodium diet (broil, chalitah, salt alternates, work in rules for melichah) See the video at http://kshr.us/Salting
425
Liver (Meat and Poultry #30 - Melichah G)
Liver (Meat and Poultry #30 - Melichah G)
Feb 5, 2021
39:07
Liver Kashering [7 steps] How long to broil Three days Equipment Raw livers [kovush] Raw livers [retail sale] Watch the video of this shiur at http://kshr.us/Liver
426
Pesach Q&A 5781 (Pesach #40)
Pesach Q&A 5781 (Pesach #40)
Mar 16, 2021
31:58
Medicine Soft matzah Bake your own matzah CBD / marijuana Antacids Kashering with a steamer Toothpaste, mouthwash, & lipstick
427
Foie Gras (Meat and Poultry #31 - Specific Parts A)
Foie Gras (Meat and Poultry #31 - Specific Parts A)
Apr 9, 2021
18:38
Can Foie Gras be certified as kosher? Four issues to consider: Species Tzaar Baalei Chaim Nekuvas Haveshet Kashering See the video at http://kshr.us/FoieGras https://youtu.be/hzzi6yrIFgA April 9 http://kshr.us/FoieGras
428
Zeroah, Lechayayim, and Keivah (Meat and Poultry #32 - Specific Parts B)
Zeroah, Lechayayim, and Keivah (Meat and Poultry #32 - Specific Parts B)
Apr 16, 2021
14:34
Is one obligated to give Zeroah, Lechayim, and Keivah (זרוע לחיים וקיבה) to a Kohen in the United States? Kurkuvan - assorted halachos See the video at http://kshr.us/MatnosKehunah
429
Shrink Tunnel (Meat and Poultry #33 - Packaging A)
Shrink Tunnel (Meat and Poultry #33 - Packaging A)
Apr 23, 2021
17:20
Does a shrink tunnel used for non-kosher meat have to be kashered before use for kosher meat in Cryovac bags? Hot tunnel Hot bath Layers Irui kli rishon, tata'ah gavar, hevel hakedairah Watch the video at http://kshr.us/ShrinkTunnel
430
Pesach (Meat and Poultry #34 - Packaging B)
Pesach (Meat and Poultry #34 - Packaging B)
Apr 30, 2021
12:24
Pesach issues at a kosher packing house: Netting Ink Casings Watch the video at http://kshr.us/PesachMeat
431
American Meat Takanah (Meat and Poultry #35 - Packaging C)
American Meat Takanah (Meat and Poultry #35 - Packaging C)
May 7, 2021
13:11
American Meat Takanah of the Agudas HaRabbonim The takanah Must we follow it? Spirit of the takanah Watch the video at http://kshr.us/Takanah
432
Hidden Issues (Meat and Poultry #36 - Miscellaneous A)
Hidden Issues (Meat and Poultry #36 - Miscellaneous A)
May 14, 2021
19:53
Hidden issues in a kosher slaughterhouse: Dewlap tag Electric prod Electrical stimulation Rodding the weasand Watch the video at http://kshr.us/Hidden
433
Insect Issues (Kosher Classes #49)
Insect Issues (Kosher Classes #49)
May 20, 2021
1:02:13
Insect Issues Copepods in New York City Water (Kensico reservoir, visibility, matzui) Worms in fish Leaf miners Mechanically dried herbs Shellac Q&A Buy the book at www.kashrushalacha.com
434
Cultured Meat (Meat and Poultry #37 - Miscellaneous B)
Cultured Meat (Meat and Poultry #37 - Miscellaneous B)
May 21, 2021
30:16
What does it take to create kosher artificial meat (a.k.a. cultured meat, cellular meat, clean meat)? What are the halachic issues to consider? Basar min hachai Shechitah Fleishig or pareve? Extension or ma'amid? Serum See the video at http://kshr.us/CulturedMeat
435
Butchering Knives (Meat and Poultry #38 - Miscellaneous C)
Butchering Knives (Meat and Poultry #38 - Miscellaneous C)
May 28, 2021
14:20
Is it acceptable for kosher slaughterhouses to use the same knives for kosher and non-kosher, such as neveilos and teraifos? How can that be reconciled with Shulchan Aruch YD 10:3 and 64:16? See the video at http://kshr.us/ButcherKnives
436
Davar Hama'amid (Bitul and B'lios #1 - Shulchan Aruch YD 87:11)
Davar Hama'amid (Bitul and B'lios #1 - Shulchan Aruch YD 87:11)
Jul 2, 2021
38:15
Davar Hama’amid: General Halachos – Exceptions [1] basar b’chalav (cheese), [2] inherently forbidden (yeast), [3] zeh v’zeh gorem, [4] remains in (immobilized enzyme, glucose isomerase, catalysts), [5] meaningful effect Examples – cottage cheese, vinegar, stabilizer, amylases Other details – kashering afterwards, chametz after Pesach, bishul akum and kitnios, whey, three ha’amados, tevillas keilim See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
437
Glucose (Hashgachah Practicum #1 - Ingredients A)
Glucose (Hashgachah Practicum #1 - Ingredients A)
Jul 9, 2021
44:07
Glucose Sugars (monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides) Glucose sources (juice, lactose, starch, countries of origin) Glucose uses (fermentations, alcohol, vinegar, ethyl compounds, sugar alcohols) Nishtaneh See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
438
Hafrashas Challah in Commercial Establishments (Kosher Classes #50)
Hafrashas Challah in Commercial Establishments (Kosher Classes #50)
Jul 14, 2021
58:33
Hafrashas Challah in Commercial Establishments Four methods Dough-ball method (shiyarehah nikarim, trust) Tevel dough and matzah (proper year, lo ba'ah l'olam, other grains, mukaf, shelichus, act of hafrashah) Q&A Buy Rabbi Cohen's book on this topic at www.kashrushalacha.com
439
Zeh V'zeh Gorem [Part 1 - Flavors] (Bitul and B'lios #2 - Shulchan Aruch YD 87:11)
Zeh V'zeh Gorem [Part 1 - Flavors] (Bitul and B'lios #2 - Shulchan Aruch YD 87:11)
Jul 23, 2021
35:32
Zeh V'zeh Gorem - Part 1 Principle Flavors Different Contributions Yesh bazeh k'dei lechamietz (יש בזה כדי לחמץ) Pesach See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
440
Zeh V'zeh Gorem [Part 2 - Emulsifiers] (Bitul and B'lios #3 - Shulchan Aruch YD 87:11)
Zeh V'zeh Gorem [Part 2 - Emulsifiers] (Bitul and B'lios #3 - Shulchan Aruch YD 87:11)
Jul 30, 2021
33:31
Zeh V'zeh Gorem [Part 2] Simultaneous or Consecutive? (sherry casks, blenders) Emulsifiers (definition, status as ma'amid, zeh v'zeh gorem) See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
441
Evaporators (Hashgachah Practicum #2 - Equipment A)
Evaporators (Hashgachah Practicum #2 - Equipment A)
Aug 6, 2021
51:11
Evaporators / Concentrators Operations - overview, effects, condensate; Hashgachah - flavor essence, cow water; Kashering - considerations, options. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
442
ChaNaN [Part 1 - Basic Halacha] (Bitul and Blios #4 - Shulchan Aruch YD 92:3-4)
ChaNaN [Part 1 - Basic Halacha] (Bitul and Blios #4 - Shulchan Aruch YD 92:3-4)
Aug 13, 2021
35:21
Chatichah Na'aseis Neveilah (חנ"נ) [Part 1] Basic Halacha Basar b'chalav; Sha'ar issurim; Hefsed merubah (examples); Lach and yavesh (לח ביבש, לח בלח, יבש ביבש, powdered stabilizer blend); Safek issur (five opinions); Steam systems; Yedias Hata'aroves. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
443
ChaNaN [Part 2 - Exceptions] (Bitul and Blios #5 - Shulchan Aruch YD 92:3-4)
ChaNaN [Part 2 - Exceptions] (Bitul and Blios #5 - Shulchan Aruch YD 92:3-4)
Aug 20, 2021
32:01
Chatichah Na’aseis Neveilah (חנ"נ) [Part 2] Exceptions Heter; Chametz; Issur d’rabannan; Chalav stam; Not batel b’shishim; Keilim; Sofo l’hishpashet Cold. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
444
Dairy Industry Overview (Hashgachah Practicum #3 - Dairy A)
Dairy Industry Overview (Hashgachah Practicum #3 - Dairy A)
Aug 27, 2021
37:12
Dairy Industry Overview Milk; Fat - cream, butter, buttermilk, ice cream; Protein - acid vs. rennet, casein and cheese, hard cheese vs. soft cheese, whey, cottage cheese, yogurt, sour cream; Sugar / Lactose - mei chalav, meimei chalav, uses Water and minor components See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
445
Steam Systems [Part 1 - Blios] (Bitul and Blios #6 - Shulchan Aruch 92:5-7)
Steam Systems [Part 1 - Blios] (Bitul and Blios #6 - Shulchan Aruch 92:5-7)
Sep 3, 2021
40:30
Steam Systems (טיפת חלב) [Part 1] Introduction - cooking with steam, jacketed kettles, questions; Halacha; Observable phenomena; 10% rule; Preventing cross-contamination (7 ways); See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
446
Shemittah Is Starting (Kosher Classes #51)
Shemittah Is Starting (Kosher Classes #51)
Sep 6, 2021
10:45
Shemittah is starting: Preparations; Manufacturing companies; Vegetables - timing, sefichin; Options; Fruits - kedushas shevi'is, timing; Buy the book at www.kashrushalacha.com
447
Steam Systems [Part 2 - Pegimah] (Bitul and Blios #7 - Shulchan Aruch 92:5-7)
Steam Systems [Part 2 - Pegimah] (Bitul and Blios #7 - Shulchan Aruch 92:5-7)
Oct 15, 2021
34:57
Steam Systems (טיפת חלב) [Part 2] Pegimah Davar hapogem Chavos Da'as Nifsal mei'achilah (inedible) vs. sheloh k'derech achilah Nisrach (spoiled) vs. irev bo davar mar (bitter component added) Pesach proofs Reversibility Nosein ta'am lifgam Three approaches Pegimah candidates - pine oil, propylene glycol, neutralizing amines, bitrex, heating oil, caustic See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
448
Seven Important Shemittah Disagreements [Part 1] (Hashgachah Practicum #4 - Shemittah A)
Seven Important Shemittah Disagreements [Part 1] (Hashgachah Practicum #4 - Shemittah A)
Oct 22, 2021
33:11
Seven Important Shemittah Disagreements – Part 1 of 2 Borders (names, southern border) Greenhouse produce (עציץ שאינו נקוב/atzis she’aino nakuv, זורע בבית/zore’ah babayis) Meshumar and Ne’evad (משומר ונעבד) Yevul Nochri (יבול נכרי) Kedushas Shevi’is after Biur See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
449
Seven Important Shemittah Disagreements [Part 2] (Hashgachah Practicum #5 - Shemittah B)
Seven Important Shemittah Disagreements [Part 2] (Hashgachah Practicum #5 - Shemittah B)
Oct 29, 2021
42:52
Seven Important Shemittah Disagreements – Part 2 of 2 Three kulos of Chazon Ish (ukmei peiri/אוקמי פירי, zeri'ah mukdemes/זריעה מוקדמת, s'dei nir/שדה ניר) (Otzar Beis Din) Heter Mechirah (sha'as hadchak, gemiras da'as, lo sechanem) See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
450
Freeze Dryers (Bitul and Blios #8 - Shulchan Aruch 92:6)
Freeze Dryers (Bitul and Blios #8 - Shulchan Aruch 92:6)
Nov 5, 2021
34:28
Freeze Dryers (אש שורף דבר מועט) Stovetop; Oven; Freeze Dryer operations; Hashgachah; Segregation; Other issues. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
451
Foods That Require Bishul Yisroel (Hashgachah Practicum #6 - Bishul Yisroel A)
Foods That Require Bishul Yisroel (Hashgachah Practicum #6 - Bishul Yisroel A)
Nov 12, 2021
41:45
Foods That Require Bishul Yisroel Pas vs. Tavshil; Edible raw (נאכל חי) (with other foods, passably edible, prefer it cooked); Oleh al shulchan melachim (עולה על שולחן מלכים) (definition, if prepared differently, egg) Beets, cake, cereal, corn, crackers, doughnuts, eggs, onions, pizza, potato chips, rice, sardines, tuna fish, and wraps. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
452
Zei'ah (Bitul and Blios #9 - Shulchan Aruch 92:8)
Zei'ah (Bitul and Blios #9 - Shulchan Aruch 92:8)
Nov 19, 2021
42:23
Zei'ah Basic halachos; Stovetop; Oven; Microwave oven; Hookah; e-Cigarettes; Zei'ah b'almah; Media. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
453
Eating During Shemittah In Eretz Yisroel (Kosher Classes #52)
Eating During Shemittah In Eretz Yisroel (Kosher Classes #52)
Nov 25, 2021
40:12
Eating during shemittah Sefichin; Kedushas shevi'is - timing, foods, flowers; Northern Aravah; Greenhouse produce (מצע מנותק); Non-Jewish fields (יבול נכרי); Heter mechirah; Otzar Beis Din; זריעה מוקדמת; Kedushas Shevi'is - proper uses, with demonstration. Buy the book at www.kashrushalacha.com
454
Medicine and Toiletries for Pesach (Pesach #41)
Medicine and Toiletries for Pesach (Pesach #41)
Nov 30, 2021
1:08:15
Medicine and Toiletries for Pesach Shulchan Aruch OC 442; Inedible vs. sheloh k'derech; עירב בו דבר מר vs. נסרח גוף האיסור (Chavos Da'as, Pesach examples); Ach'shvei (אחשביה); Chametz ingredients (starch, ethanol, xanthan gum, sorbitol, flavors); Inedible (definition, ach'shvei, toothpaste, mouthwash, denatured alcohol, vitamins); Is it really chametz? See Rabbi Cohen's seforim at www.kashrushalacha.com
455
Boilers (Hashgachah Practicum #7 - Equipment B)
Boilers (Hashgachah Practicum #7 - Equipment B)
Dec 3, 2021
35:35
Boilers Relevance; Firetube and Watertube boilers; Startup and draining a boiler; Boiler setup; Pegimah Sampling; Bishul Yisroel (creation, oversight). See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
456
Sefichin (Kosher Classes #53)
Sefichin (Kosher Classes #53)
Dec 10, 2021
56:41
Sefichin Is main criteria kedushas shevi'is or concern of planting? Items without kedushas shevi'is (linen, flowers); Animal food; Non-Jew's field; Harvested in 8th year; Planted in 6th year; שדה ניר. Buy the book at www.kashrushalacha.com
457
Ain Habaluah Yotzeh (Bitul and Blios #10 - Shulchan Aruch YD 92:8)
Ain Habaluah Yotzeh (Bitul and Blios #10 - Shulchan Aruch YD 92:8)
Dec 17, 2021
38:08
אין הבלוע יוצא מחתיכה לחתיכה בלא רוטב Food to food; Utensil to utensil; Details; Industrial examples; Stovetop grapes; Induction stovetop. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
458
Non-Kosher Materials [Part 1] (Hashgachah Practicum #8 - Ingredients B)
Non-Kosher Materials [Part 1] (Hashgachah Practicum #8 - Ingredients B)
Dec 24, 2021
29:22
Non-Kosher Materials - Part 1 Scope; Meat and Poultry; Oils, fats, glycerin, fatty acids, gelatin; Fish (scales, red roe, salmon, isinglass); Insects; Dairy products (chalav akum, gevinas akum, casein, lactose). See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
459
Non-Kosher Materials [Part 2] (Hashgachah Practicum #9 - Ingredients C)
Non-Kosher Materials [Part 2] (Hashgachah Practicum #9 - Ingredients C)
Jan 14, 2022
42:43
Non-Kosher Materials - Part 2 Agricultural Products; Ma'achalei Akum - bishul akum, pas akum, stam yayin; Grains; Chodosh / yoshon; Hafrashas challah; Time and Place; Pesach - chametz, chametz she'avar alav haPesach, Jewish distributors; Arlah; Terumah and ma'aser; Shemittah; Keilim (equipment) - fatty acids, vegetable oil, dryers, pasteurization, steam. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
460
Ta'am Travelling and Transferring (Bitul and Blios #11 - Shulchan Aruch 94:1)
Ta'am Travelling and Transferring (Bitul and Blios #11 - Shulchan Aruch 94:1)
Jan 28, 2022
30:48
Ta'am Travelling and Transferring Cham miktzaso cham kulo (source, contradiction, Magen Avraham, Shach, Maharam Matz); Kovush; Distance; Connections; Speed. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
461
Kashering From The Food Side (Hashgachah Practicum #10 - Kashering A)
Kashering From The Food Side (Hashgachah Practicum #10 - Kashering A)
Feb 4, 2022
19:38
Kashering From The Food Side Basic Halacha; Blech; Frying pan; Glass stovetop; Kedairah blech; Reactor. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
462
Nat Bar Nat (Bitul and Blios #12 - Shulchan Aruch 95:1-2)
Nat Bar Nat (Bitul and Blios #12 - Shulchan Aruch 95:1-2)
Feb 11, 2022
34:27
Nat Bar Nat Eight Basic Halachos (heter, charif, l'chatchilah, 3 transfers, cooking, clean utensil, aino ben yomo, residue); Certified items; "DE" foods; Keurig Steam table. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
463
Tevillas Keilim [Part 1] (Hashgachah Practicum #11 - Consumer A)
Tevillas Keilim [Part 1] (Hashgachah Practicum #11 - Consumer A)
Feb 18, 2022
30:07
Tevillas Keilim - Part 1 (home users) China; Teflon; Porcelain enamel Disposable pans Electrical devices (עשוי לשמש עם הקרקע, impossible to toveil); Containers of packaged food See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
464
Tevillas Keilim [Part 2] (Hashgachah Practicum #12 - Consumer B)
Tevillas Keilim [Part 2] (Hashgachah Practicum #12 - Consumer B)
Feb 25, 2022
29:21
Tevillas Keilim - Part 2 (business users) Containers of Packaged Food; Restaurants; Hotels; Nursing Homes; Retinning; Large industrial equipment; See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
465
Meat and Fish (Bitul and Blios #13 - Shulchan Aruch 95:1)
Meat and Fish (Bitul and Blios #13 - Shulchan Aruch 95:1)
Mar 18, 2022
32:00
Meat and Fish Danger Separation Bitul (bitul b'shishim, bitul issur l'chatchilah) Worcestershire sauce Fish oil Marshmallows Fish fork B'lios See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
466
Safek Issur Mashehu (Pesach #42)
Safek Issur Mashehu (Pesach #42)
Mar 25, 2022
33:38
Safek Issur Mashehu; Rice Cereal for infants on Pesach; איסור משהו; נתקבעו; יבש ביבש; סכין; ירדו גשמים See Rabbi Cohen's seforim at www.kashrushalacha.com
467
Is It Chametz? (Pesach #43)
Is It Chametz? (Pesach #43)
Apr 8, 2022
36:27
Is It Chametz? Foods Non-Foods Medicines Pets See Rabbi Cohen's seforim at www.kashrushalacha.com
468
Kedushas Shevi'is (Hashgachah Practicum #13 - Shemittah C)
Kedushas Shevi'is (Hashgachah Practicum #13 - Shemittah C)
May 6, 2022
44:54
Kedushas Shevi’is: Which items have kedushas shevi’is (food, animal food, flowers, yevul nochri) Eating without wasting (gram hefsed, shemittah bins, children) Eating – practical examples (lemon, apple, wine, animal food) Keep produce in Eretz Yisroel Sechorah Biur (how, after biur) See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
469
Washing Dishes [Principles] (Bitul and Blios #14 - Shulchan Aruch 95:3-4)
Washing Dishes [Principles] (Bitul and Blios #14 - Shulchan Aruch 95:3-4)
May 13, 2022
28:48
Washing Dishes Part 1 of a 5 part series on washing dishes; Principles / General Halachos; Nat bar nat (primary details, extensions); Pegimah. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
470
Washing Meat and Dairy Dishes in One Sink (Bitul and Blios #15 - Shulchan Aruch 95:3-4)
Washing Meat and Dairy Dishes in One Sink (Bitul and Blios #15 - Shulchan Aruch 95:3-4)
May 20, 2022
22:20
Washing Meat and Dairy Dishes in One Sink Part 2 of a 5 part series on washing dishes Nat bar nat; Irui kli rishon; Proper practice; Non-kosher; Pesach. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
471
Dishwashers (Residential) (Bitul and Blios #16 - Shulchan Aruch 95:3-4)
Dishwashers (Residential) (Bitul and Blios #16 - Shulchan Aruch 95:3-4)
May 27, 2022
39:18
Residential Dishwashers; Part 3 of 5 on washing dishes; Operations; Considerations; Technological changes; Pre-rinse cycle; Wash cycle; Sanitize rinse cycle; Kashering. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
472
Double Drawer Dishwasher (Bitul and Blios #17 - Shulchan Aruch 95:3-4)
Double Drawer Dishwasher (Bitul and Blios #17 - Shulchan Aruch 95:3-4)
Jun 3, 2022
23:43
Double Drawer Dishwasher; Part 4 of 5 on washing dishes; Nat bar nat; Dairy and meat simultaneously; Hot or cold. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
473
Commercial Dishwashers (Bitul and Blios #18 - Shulchan Aruch 95:3-4)
Commercial Dishwashers (Bitul and Blios #18 - Shulchan Aruch 95:3-4)
Jun 10, 2022
21:55
Commercial Dishwashers. Final installment of the 5 part series on washing dishes. Operations; Box dishwasher; Conveyor dishwasher; Meat and dairy in same dishwasher; Kashering; Three compartment sink; Dish sanitizer. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
474
Vinegar [Part 1] (Hashgachah Practicum #14 - Equipment C)
Vinegar [Part 1] (Hashgachah Practicum #14 - Equipment C)
Jun 17, 2022
34:24
Vinegar - Part 1 of 2; Acetobacter; Vinegar types; Ingredients; Production; Generator; Acetator; Concentration. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
475
Vinegar [Part 2] (Hashgachah Practicum #15 - Equipment D)
Vinegar [Part 2] (Hashgachah Practicum #15 - Equipment D)
Jun 24, 2022
23:52
Vinegar - Part 2 of 2. Vapor scrubber; Pasteurization; Halachic issues (brief); Kovush - time, b'dieved, moving around; Stam yayin - milui v'irui, machniso l'kiyum, mevushal; Chametz; Kashering; See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
476
Davar Charif (Bitul and Blios #19 - Shulchan Aruch 96:1-3)
Davar Charif (Bitul and Blios #19 - Shulchan Aruch 96:1-3)
Jul 1, 2022
38:06
Davar Charif; Gemaros; Six halachos; What is charif? Principles and Examples; Vegetable name translations; See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
477
Cooking Methods (Hashgachah Practicum #16 - Bishul Yisroel B)
Cooking Methods (Hashgachah Practicum #16 - Bishul Yisroel B)
Jul 8, 2022
27:50
Which cooking methods require bishul Yisroel? Salting; Pickling; Smoking (cold smoke, hot smoke); Steaming; Microwaving; Induction cooktop; See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
478
Chalav Yisroel & Gevinas Yisroel (Kosher Classes #54)
Chalav Yisroel & Gevinas Yisroel (Kosher Classes #54)
Jul 14, 2022
44:47
Chalav Yisroel & Gevinas Yisroel: Changes in chalav stam; DA Cows (displaced abomasum); Chalav stam infant formula; Mashgiach temidis for chalav Yisroel; Jewish ownership of rennet for gevinas Yisroel; Chalav stam kosher hard cheese; Butter from chalav stam; See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
479
Chalav Yisroel Creation (Hashgachah Practicum #17 - Dairy B)
Chalav Yisroel Creation (Hashgachah Practicum #17 - Dairy B)
Jul 15, 2022
25:37
Chalav Yisroel Creation Hashgachah; Yotzeh v'nichnas; Checking the container; DA cows; Kashering; Preventing kovush. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
480
Microwave and Dishwasher (Hashgachah Practicum #18 - Kashering B)
Microwave and Dishwasher (Hashgachah Practicum #18 - Kashering B)
Jul 22, 2022
22:27
Microwave and Dishwasher Kashering: Cracks and crevices; Microwave oven; Home dishwasher (how it works, kashering); Double drawer dishwasher; Commercial dishwasher (box, conveyor). See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
481
Hafrashas Challah (Hashgachah Practicum #19 - Baked Goods A)
Hafrashas Challah (Hashgachah Practicum #19 - Baked Goods A)
Jul 29, 2022
26:41
Hafrashas Challah: Belilah Raccah; Shiur challah; Commercial hafrashas challah methods; Dough balls; Tevel (year, time-related, remote hafrashah, act of hafrashah); Sell to non-Jew. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
482
Duchkah D'sakinah [Part 1] (Bitul and Blios #20 - Shulchan Aruch 96:1-3)
Duchkah D'sakinah [Part 1] (Bitul and Blios #20 - Shulchan Aruch 96:1-3)
Aug 5, 2022
32:22
Duchkah D'sakinah [Part 1] : Levels of absorption; Hadachah, gerairah, shifshuf, klipah; Knives nowadays; Cleaning methods. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
483
Duchkah D'sakinah [Part 2] (Bitul and Blios #21 - Shulchan Aruch 96:1-3)
Duchkah D'sakinah [Part 2] (Bitul and Blios #21 - Shulchan Aruch 96:1-3)
Aug 12, 2022
38:09
Duchkah D'sakinah [Part 2]: Fish in a non-kosher fish store; Cut fruit and vegetables; Grinding and chewing; Plate underneath; Scraping; Knife sharpening; Multiple steps; Six hours. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
484
Medicine (Hashgachah Practicum #20 - Consumer C)
Medicine (Hashgachah Practicum #20 - Consumer C)
Aug 19, 2022
27:16
Medicine: Tablets Liquids Chewables Gelcaps Vitamins See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
485
End of Shemittah (Hashgachah Practicum #21 - Shemittah D)
End of Shemittah (Hashgachah Practicum #21 - Shemittah D)
Aug 26, 2022
18:52
End of Shemittah: Shemittas kesafim; Pruzbul; Arba minim (aravah, hadassim, esrog, lulav); Post-shemittah; See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
486
Mechalyah Leh Lishvach [Part 1] (Bitul and Blios #22 - Shulchan Aruch 96:1-3)
Mechalyah Leh Lishvach [Part 1] (Bitul and Blios #22 - Shulchan Aruch 96:1-3)
Sep 2, 2022
31:38
Mechalyah Leh Lishvach [Part 1]: How it operates; Halacha; Beis Meir; Vinegar. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
487
Mechalyah Leh Lishvach [Part 2] (Bitul and Blios #23 - Shulchan Aruch 96:1-3)
Mechalyah Leh Lishvach [Part 2] (Bitul and Blios #23 - Shulchan Aruch 96:1-3)
Sep 9, 2022
40:34
Mechalyah Leh Lishvach [Part 2]: Mechalyah for foods; Knife of unknown status (safek, factory, food service); Wine and whisky; Common examples of knife halachos. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
488
Yoshon (Hashgachah Practicum #22 - Baked Goods B)
Yoshon (Hashgachah Practicum #22 - Baked Goods B)
Sep 16, 2022
30:37
Yoshon: Basics; Five grains; Equipment; Guide to Chodosh; 80/20 rule. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
489
Dairy Bread (Bitul and Blios #24 - Shulchan Aruch YD 97:1)
Dairy Bread (Bitul and Blios #24 - Shulchan Aruch YD 97:1)
Sep 23, 2022
38:35
Dairy Bread: Basic halacha; Kashering; Bitul; Which foods; K'ein turah; Timing. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
490
Sukkah Building (Kosher Classes #56)
Sukkah Building (Kosher Classes #56)
Sep 30, 2022
28:29
Sukkah Building: Location; Walls; S'chach. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
491
Tasting (Bitul and Blios #25 - Shulchan Aruch YD 98:1)
Tasting (Bitul and Blios #25 - Shulchan Aruch YD 98:1)
Oct 21, 2022
29:52
Tasting; Te'imas Kefeilah (טעימת קפילא); Te'imas Yisroel (טעימת ישראל); Pesach Production; What is "tasting"; Other (fast day, 6 hours); See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
492
Tasting Safek Issur (Bitul and Blios #26 - Shulchan Aruch YD 98:1)
Tasting Safek Issur (Bitul and Blios #26 - Shulchan Aruch YD 98:1)
Nov 4, 2022
31:53
Tasting Safek Issur: Tasting Issur; Tasting safek issur; Boiler Condensate; Mouthwash; Toothpaste; e-Cigarette Juice. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
493
Oil (Hashgachah Practicum #23 - Ingredients D)
Oil (Hashgachah Practicum #23 - Ingredients D)
Nov 11, 2022
31:12
Oil: Source; Fish; Kitnios; Processing (deodorizing, bulk transport, conversion, tracing lines); Lubricants; Essential Oils; Citrus Oil; See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
494
Meat Basics (Hashgachah Practicum #24 - Meat A)
Meat Basics (Hashgachah Practicum #24 - Meat A)
Nov 18, 2022
25:42
Meat Basics: Shechitah; Teraifos; Nikkur; Melichah; Simanim. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
495
Milk and Cheese (Kosher Classes #57)
Milk and Cheese (Kosher Classes #57)
Nov 23, 2022
1:21:31
Milk and Cheese: Dairy industry overview; Fat (cream, butter, ice cream); Protein (acid vs. rennet, casein and cheese, whey, cottage cheese, yogurt, sour cream); Sugar - Lactose (mei chalav); Water and minor components; Creating chalav Yisroel; Yotzeh v'nichnas; Video cameras; Creating gevinas Yisroel. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
496
Glatt and Beis Yosef (Hashgachah Practicum #25 - Meat B)
Glatt and Beis Yosef (Hashgachah Practicum #25 - Meat B)
Nov 25, 2022
35:38
Glatt and Beis Yosef: Introduction; Procedure (access diaphram/tarpash, bedikas pnim, bedikas chutz); Methods of checking (הכנסת יד הבודק, hagbah, miuch and mishmush, klipah); Glatt; Chalak - Beis Yosef; Sephardim; Dakos. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
497
Bitul Calculation (Bitul and Blios #27 - Shulchan Aruch YD 98:1)
Bitul Calculation (Bitul and Blios #27 - Shulchan Aruch YD 98:1)
Dec 2, 2022
32:16
Bitul Calculation: Volume vs. weight; Specific gravity; How much issur is there; Estimations; Modern pot types (stainless, aluminum, clad, disc clad, anodized aluminum); Actual calculations (overview). See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
498
Heat Exchangers (Hashgachah Practicum #26 - Equipment E)
Heat Exchangers (Hashgachah Practicum #26 - Equipment E)
Dec 9, 2022
25:39
Heat Exchangers: Principle; Types (plate, tubular, scraped surface); Kashering; Pasteurization (holding tubes, divert lines, mevushal); Regeneration. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
499
Poultry (Hashgachah Practicum #27 - Meat C)
Poultry (Hashgachah Practicum #27 - Meat C)
Dec 16, 2022
35:35
Poultry: Birds vs. animals; Teraifos (injections, damaged flesh, Meckel's Diverticulum, tzomas hagidin); Foie Gras; Packaged chicken shailos (blood, tzomas hagidim, broken bones). See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com
500
Bourbon From a Jewish Owned Company (Bitul and Blios #28 - Shulchan Aruch YD 98:2)
Bourbon From a Jewish Owned Company (Bitul and Blios #28 - Shulchan Aruch YD 98:2)
Dec 23, 2022
23:55
מין במינו - בתא שמא או בתר טעמא; Bourbon from a Jewish owned company: Chametz after Pesach (חמץ שעבר עליו הפסח); Name/title or taste (בתר שמא או בתר טעמא); Bourbon; Distilled Alcohol (Minchas Boruch). See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at www.kashrushalacha.com