Popular Shows by Let's Talk Kashrus בנצי פישביין
115 episodes
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Making Waves In The Office
Making Waves In The Office
Nov 14, 2024
4:24
What is the best setup for an office kitchen when not all employees keep kosher? How many microwaves do you need? These questions and more answered by Rav Shmuel Fuerst - Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois in this weeks episode. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/making-waves-in-the-office To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR
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Lettuce Train To Strain
Lettuce Train To Strain
Oct 31, 2024
15:25
Aphids & Thrips Let’s join Rabbi Yisroel Langer Dayan at the cRc Beis Din and Rav of Congregation Bais Yitzchok as he gives us a tutorial on how to check your own lettuce at home. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/lettuce-train-to-strain Original video of Rabbi Langer on cRc's website https://crckosher.org/videos/how-to-check-romaine-lettuce-and-other-leafy-vegetables/ Article written by Rabbi Langer on this topic https://consumer.crckosher.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Guide-to-Checking-Fruits-Langer.pdf To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR
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America Runs On Dunkin’
America Runs On Dunkin’
May 23, 2024
13:23
But is it kosher? A walkthrough of your local Dunkin’ Donuts store from a kashrus perspective with R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council and Executive Director of AKO. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/america-runs-on-dunkin To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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The Missing Ingredient
The Missing Ingredient
Sep 19, 2024
16:50
Enough Quality Mashgichim Why is it so hard to find quality mashgichim in the food service industry? Let's listen to Rabbi Nosson Dubin - Kashrus Administrator of HKA (Houston), and founder of the Kosher Institute of America as he explains the root causes, and how we can address the underlying issues. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/the-missing-ingredient To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR
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Symbol of Faith
Symbol of Faith
Aug 25, 2023
15:33
Who Can I Trust? With 1,493 different Kashrus organizations all over the world, how can someone know who to trust? Let’s listen in to Rabbi Yosef Wikler who has been collecting data on the various organizations for over 40 years, for some guidance on whom to trust. More information can be found on his website www.kashrusmagazine.com View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/symbol-of-faith Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Optical Illusion
Optical Illusion
Aug 15, 2024
8:12
Maris Ayin Confusion Can I walk into McDonalds to get a drink? How about to use the restroom? Can one have a business meeting in a treife restaurant? These and other maris ayin questions answered by Rav Shmuel Fuerst - Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois in this weeks episode. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/optical-illusion https://oukosher.org/halacha-yomis/talmud-often-uses-terms-maris-ayin-chashad-terms-mean-differ/ To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR
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Cholov Yisroel
Cholov Yisroel
Jun 6, 2024
16:28
On The Cow Carousel Shavuos has become synonymous with milchigs. But what does it take to set up a system to ensure cholov yisroel milk? Let’s take a walk with Rabbi Tzvi Rosen - Kashrus Administrator at the STAR-K through a dairy farm. As we take this virtual tour he explains all the processes and systems to ensure the highest level of kashrus. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/cholov-yisroel To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR
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The $300 Million Sales Tax (Episode 1)
The $300 Million Sales Tax (Episode 1)
Jun 24, 2022
10:59
A Rabbi, a Senator and a Distiller Walk Into a Bar Listen to a timely and insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger & Rabbi Sholem Fishbane on Let’s Talk Kashrus, Episode #1. Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates. https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1 Watch all our episodes on our website www.KashrusAwareness.com
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Pizza Worth It’s Wait (Episode 4)
Pizza Worth It’s Wait (Episode 4)
Jun 24, 2022
3:42
Is the secret to your post-Pesach pizza a batch of dough whipped up on erev Pesach? Are workers starting to work before the z’man? Was the dough sold properly? Let’s take a look at this hot topic. Listen to a timely and insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger & Rabbi Sholem Fishbane on Let’s Talk Kashrus, Episode #4 Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates. https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1 Watch all our episodes on our website www.KashrusAwareness.com
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The Buzz About Honey
The Buzz About Honey
Sep 18, 2022
19:42
*The Buzz About Honey* Join Rabbi Daniel Senter, Chief Operating Officer of KOF-K Kosher, and Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger as they discuss the raw truth about honey Kashrus. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/the-buzz-about-honey *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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*Homegrown Hechsheirim*
*Homegrown Hechsheirim*
Sep 23, 2022
10:29
The Kashrus of Home Chefs Part 1 Join Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and the Executive Director of AKO, and Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger as they discuss the recent Kol Koreh regarding home-based businesses. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/homegrown-hechsheirim *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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*A Taste of Home-based Businesses*
*A Taste of Home-based Businesses*
Oct 13, 2022
9:09
The 3rd chapter in the Home-based enterprise conversation. In the awakening of a recent call for home-based food business to have their operation certified under a reputable Hashgacha, Rabbi Fishbane sheds light on the feasibility of this call to action with tips on how to go about it. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/a-taste-of-home-based-business *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Just a Spoonful of Glycerin
Just a Spoonful of Glycerin
Nov 4, 2022
12:51
The Kashrus of children’s medications is truly no child’s play. Join Rabbi Dovid Cohen, Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council as he discusses medicines in Halacha together with R’ Yitzchok Hisiger in this 3-part series. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/just-a-spoonful-of-glycerin *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Raising the bar
Raising the bar
Nov 18, 2022
8:30
At simchas and events, a well-stocked bar is often a prime attraction. Are there any kashrus concerns with the beverages served in such venues? In this 2-part series of Let’s Talk Kashrus, Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger is joined by Rabbi Tzvi Haber, Director of Community Kashrus at the COR Kashrus Council of Canada, to discuss this fascinating topic. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/raising-the-bar *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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High Spirits, Higher Standards
High Spirits, Higher Standards
Nov 25, 2022
10:58
At simchas and events, a well-stocked bar is often a prime attraction. Are there any kashrus concerns with the beverages served in such venues? In this 2-part series of Let’s Talk Kashrus, Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger is joined by Rabbi Tzvi Haber, Director of Community Kashrus at the COR Kashrus Council of Canada, to discuss this fascinating topic. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/high-spirits-higher-standards *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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A Bone to Pick with Poultry
A Bone to Pick with Poultry
Dec 30, 2022
9:16
Breaking down chicken for the kosher consumer Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council ,and the Executive Director of AKO. Enjoy the conversation regarding the Kashrus of chickens and broken bones. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/a-bone-to-pick-with-poultry *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Not Remotely Kosher
Not Remotely Kosher
Jan 6, 2023
4:17
The Tricky Nature of App-Controlled Appliances. It may not be so smart to use your Smart Appliances. Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Shmuel Fuerst, Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois and Rav of Agudas Yisroel of Peterson Park, and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/not-remotely-kosher Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Sushi Roll Call
Sushi Roll Call
Jun 1, 2023
12:42
Sushi Roll Call Mashgiach? Check. ✔️ Fishy Business? Let's get a look behind the scenes in the sushi industry with Rabbi Moshe Kaufman, Kashrus Administrator for KVH Kosher ~ Rabbinical Council of New England. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/sushi-roll-call Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Liquid Gold
Liquid Gold
Aug 18, 2023
8:43
Made In Mexico Whether you drink your tequila straight, or you do the whole ritual with the lime and salt, it’s worth finding out the kashrus of tequila. Rabbi Akiva Niehaus - Director of Kashrus Operations at the cRc and the Rabbinic Coordinator of the Liquor Industry at the cRc, goes in depth to explain the variations of tequila. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/liquid-gold Check out the cRc’s liquor list on their website https://consumer.crckosher.org/liquor/tequila Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Potayto, Potahto
Potayto, Potahto
Apr 18, 2024
11:13
It’s All A Matter Of Perspective Potatoes. A staple for Pesach in most homes. Let’s listen in to Rabbi Avraham Juravel - Rabbinic Coordinator at the OU, and the chief Rabbi of Idaho Falls, as he talks about potatoes and the kashrus related issues. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/potayto-potahto To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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How To Kasher A Tank
How To Kasher A Tank
May 9, 2024
12:52
If you’re wondering why a tank would need to be kashered, you probably aren’t thinking of a storage tank. Storage tanks are those massive white round buildings you often pass on the highway, and have probably wondered what they are. Let’s listen to Rabbi Yochanan Schnall - a Rabbinic Coordinator at the cRc as he explains the processes involved in kashering entire multi-storied buildings! View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/how-to-kasher-a-tank To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Vegan Certified vs. Kosher Certified
Vegan Certified vs. Kosher Certified
May 30, 2024
9:59
While there are many things that overlap between vegan products and kosher products, one does not guarantee the other. Let's listen in to Rabbi Sholom H. Adler - Senior Kashrus Administrator at Earth Kosher as he explains the nuances differentiating the two. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/vegan-certified-vs-kosher-certified To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Picture Perfect Kiddush
Picture Perfect Kiddush
Jul 12, 2024
13:19
Focus on Shabbos Are the waiters at your simcha allowed to take pictures for you on Shabbos? What happens if you run out of ice? These questions and more answered by Rabbi Moshe Zev Kaufman - Rav of Khal Adas Bnei Yisroel in Chicago, Menahel of the Midwest Bais Horaah, as he walks us through the intricacies of Amira L'akum on Shabbos and benefitting from a melacha done by a non-jew on Shabbos. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/picture-perfect-kiddush To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR
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Seal The Deal
Seal The Deal
Sep 6, 2024
8:18
Protecting Kosher Wine Wine in the hands of hired help. Wine as a present from a gentile colleague. These questions and everything you need to know about wine in the hands of people that may cause wine to become Stam yeinam answered by Rav Shmuel Fuerst - Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois in this weeks episode. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/seal-the-deal To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR
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New Year, Old Stock
New Year, Old Stock
Oct 7, 2024
17:04
5785 & Beyond Let’s join Rabbi Sholom Tendler - Kashrus Administrator at the STAR-K as he walks us through the sugya of yoshon and what has changed recently, just in time for the start of the new season, 5785. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/new-year-old-stock To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR
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The Best Thing Since Slice Cheese (Episode 22)
The Best Thing Since Slice Cheese (Episode 22)
Sep 30, 2022
7:58
The Kashrus of Home Chefs Part 2 Join Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and the Executive Director of AKO, and Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger as they discuss the recent Kol Koreh regarding home-based businesses. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/the-best-thing-since-sliced-cheese *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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When in Rome…
When in Rome…
Jun 22, 2023
12:49
Don’t Do as the Romans Do Rabbi Nochum Rabinowitz, Senior Rabbinic coordinator at OU Kosher takes us on a world tour of Kashrus overseas. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/when-in-rome Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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A New Dough Rises (Episode 3)
A New Dough Rises (Episode 3)
Jun 24, 2022
4:20
Sourdough bread, or Shlissel Challah? The rising popularity of sourdough, whether baked at home or commercially, is one of the prominent new diet changes, and along with that comes a host of kashrus related challenges. How does that finish your starter after Pesach? Listen to a timely and insightful conversation with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger & Rabbi Sholem Fishbane on Let’s Talk Kashrus, Episode #3 Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates. https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1 Watch all our episodes on our website www.KashrusAwareness.com
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Starbucks: Is it Actually Refreshing? (Episode 8)
Starbucks: Is it Actually Refreshing? (Episode 8)
Jun 24, 2022
5:34
Starbucks: Is it actually refreshing? Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Kashrus administrator for the Chicago Rabbinical Council ,and the Executive Director of AKO. Enjoy the Q&A in which they discuss a rather un-refreshing discovery, on Let’s Talk Kashrus, Episode #8 Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates. https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1 Watch all our episodes on our website www.KashrusAwareness.com
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The Kosher Roadtrip: Part 1 (Episode 10)
The Kosher Roadtrip: Part 1 (Episode 10)
Jul 8, 2022
13:32
Join Rabbi Zalman Krems, Rabbinical Coordinator of KVH-Rabbinical Council of New England and Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, as they discuss what the traveler on the go needs to know about keeping kosher while on the road, in a wide-ranging conversation covering many food products that a traveling Jew may encounter from fish to nuts.
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The Kosher Roadtrip Part 2 (Episode 11)
The Kosher Roadtrip Part 2 (Episode 11)
Jul 14, 2022
12:09
Join Rabbi Zalman Krems, Rabbinical Coordinator of KVH-Rabbinical Council of New England and Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, as they discuss what the traveler on the go needs to know about keeping kosher while on the road, in a wide-ranging conversation covering many food products that a traveling Jew may encounter from fish to nuts on Let’s Talk Kashrus Episode 11. Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates. https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1 Watch all our episodes on our website www.KashrusAwareness.com
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Yayin Sh’aino Meshumar! (Episode 18)
Yayin Sh’aino Meshumar! (Episode 18)
Sep 2, 2022
8:15
*Yayin Sh’aino Meshumar!* Part 2 - Domestic Help With Wines in Your Home Rav Moshe Heinemann, Rabbinic Administrator of the Star-K and Rov of Agudas Yisroel of Baltimore joins Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger for a comprehensive discussion of potential kashrus issues that can arise when non-Jewish domestic help is employed in the home. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/yayin-sh-aino-meshumar *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Keeping an Eye on Cleaning Help (Episode 19)
Keeping an Eye on Cleaning Help (Episode 19)
Sep 9, 2022
5:58
*Keeping an Eye on Cleaning Help* Exploring the Kashrus Issues of Unsupervised Cooking Part 3 Rav Moshe Heinemann, Rabbinic Administrator of the Star-K and Rov of Agudas Yisroel of Baltimore joins Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger for a comprehensive discussion of potential kashrus issues that can arise when non-Jewish domestic help is employed in the home. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/keeping-an-eye-on-cleaning-help *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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*A Better Pill to Swallow*
*A Better Pill to Swallow*
Nov 4, 2022
7:52
Never underestimate the Kashrus pitfalls with over the counter medicines. It can really be a tough pill to swallow. Join Rabbi Dovid Cohen, Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council as he discusses medicines in Halacha together with R’ Yitzchok Hisiger in this 3-part series. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/a-better-pill-to-swallow *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Kosher Vitamin Efficiency
Kosher Vitamin Efficiency
Nov 11, 2022
7:25
You care for the health of your Neshoma as well as the wellness of your ruchniyus. Join Rabbi Dovid Cohen, Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator at the Chicago Rabbinical Council as he discusses medicines in Halacha together with R’ Yitzchok Hisiger in this 3-part series. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/kosher-vitamin-efficiency *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Understanding Oversight
Understanding Oversight
Dec 2, 2022
11:16
What does a Mashgiach look for when certifying an event? Let’s listen in to Rabbi Sholey Klein, Kashrus Administrator at Dallas Kosher as he discusses the responsibilities of a Mashgiach, with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/understanding-oversight *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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*The Educated Guest*
*The Educated Guest*
Dec 16, 2022
8:46
What does a Mashgiach look for when certifying an event? Let’s listen in to Rabbi Sholey Klein, Kashrus Administrator at Dallas Kosher as he discusses the responsibilities of a Mashgiach, with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger. View it in it’s entirety at Www.kashrusawareness.com/post/the-educated-guest *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Fretting over Fleishig Fries
Fretting over Fleishig Fries
Dec 23, 2022
2:36
A Deeper Look into Deep Fryers Everyone‘s favorite side dish might not be so pareve. Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Shmuel Fuerst, Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois and Rav of Agudas Yisroel of Peterson Park, and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/fretting-over-fleishig-fries *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Home Is Where the Hashgacha Is
Home Is Where the Hashgacha Is
Jan 12, 2023
9:29
Navigating the halachic issues of home food businesses. Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Shmuel Fuerst, Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois and Rav of Agudas Yisroel of Peterson Park, and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/home-is-where-the-hashgacha-is Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Ensuring A Kosher Education
Ensuring A Kosher Education
Jan 22, 2023
13:35
The need for supervision in school kitchens. Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Nosson Dubin, Kashrus Administrator of HKA (Houston), and founder of the Kosher Institute of America, and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/ensuring-a-kosher-education *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Keeping the Kiddush Kosher
Keeping the Kiddush Kosher
Jan 27, 2023
8:50
What you need to know about the hashgacha at shul. Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Nosson Dubin, Kashrus Administrator of HKA (Houston), and founder of the Kosher Institute of America, and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/keeping-the-kiddush-kosher Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Pulling Apart The Halachos of Challah
Pulling Apart The Halachos of Challah
Feb 2, 2023
5:31
Have your cake and take challah, too. Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Shmuel Fuerst, Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois and Rav of Agudas Yisroel of Peterson Park, and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/pulling-apart-the-halachos-of-challah Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Keeping A Kosher Smile
Keeping A Kosher Smile
Feb 26, 2023
6:42
Does Toothpaste & Mouthwash need a Hechsher? Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council ,and the Executive Director of AKO. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/keeping-a-kosher-smile Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered.
Apr 21, 2023
10:42
Double check your food delivery. Let’s listen in to Rabbi Yakov Teichman, Rabbinical Coordinator at the OK-Kosher, and Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger as they discuss ordering in with delivery services. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/signed-sealed-delivered Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Got Party plans?
Got Party plans?
Jun 8, 2023
9:49
The Importance of Having a Good Mashgiach on the Flohr Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a party? Let’s listen in to Joe Flohr as he gives us the inside scoop. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/got-party-plans Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Kosher Carbonation
Kosher Carbonation
Jul 7, 2023
5:56
A Deep Dive into Hard Seltzer Seltzer with a twist - analyzed by Rabbi Akiva Niehaus - Director of Kashrus Operations at the cRc and the Rabbinic Coordinator of the Liquor Industry at the cRc. https://consumer.crckosher.org/liquor/hardseltzer/ View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/kosher-carbonation Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Starbucks: An Introduction
Starbucks: An Introduction
Jul 13, 2023
11:38
A walkthrough of your local Starbucks store from a kashrus perspective with R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council and Executive Director of AKO. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/Starbucks-an-introduction Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Crawling Cuisine
Crawling Cuisine
Sep 1, 2023
12:58
The Uninvited Guests Why are there so many bugs in produce? Is this a new problem? How come there was never such issues 100 years ago? If my grandparents ate strawberries why can’t I? All these questions and more, answered by Rabbi Yosef Wikler, editor of Kashrus Magazine, who has seen these issues come and go over the last 50 years. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/crawling-cuisine Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Don’t Judge A Cook By Its Cover
Don’t Judge A Cook By Its Cover
Sep 8, 2023
10:07
Shopping in a kosher supermarket is not necessarily a stamp of approval on everything sold inside. A cookbook displaying raspberries does not vouch that they are free from infestation. Many times we subconsciously associate things that we buy as being kosher. Rabbi Yosef Wikler, the editor of Kashrus Magazine, walks us through various situations where assumptions should not be made. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/don-t-judge-a-cook-by-its-cover Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Exploring The Milky Way
Exploring The Milky Way
Sep 21, 2023
8:04
Is Milchigs Better? One of the more common assumptions people mistakenly make, is that dairy products are easier to certify than meat. How many times have you heard someone say “I’ll just have the breakfast at this establishment. Their hechsher isn’t the greatest, but it’s just milchigs. What can be the problem?” Let’s listen in to Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Kashrus administrator at the cRc, and Executive Director of AKO, as he clarifies this common misconception. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/exploring-the-milky-way Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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A Bowlful of Blessings:
A Bowlful of Blessings:
Oct 19, 2023
14:49
Cereal Edition Although not directly related to kashrus, the kashrus agencies are the ones who can help us figure out exact ingredients in products. Let’s listen in to Rabbi Dovid Heber as he guides us through various breakfast cereals and their proper brochos. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/a-bowlful-of-blessings Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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For The Saké of Heaven
For The Saké of Heaven
Nov 2, 2023
10:35
Saké, also referred to as Japanese rice wine, is an alcoholic beverage of Japanese origin made by fermenting rice that has been polished to remove the bran. Let’s listen to Rabbi Akiva Niehaus, certified saké sommelier and Director of Kashrus Operations at the cRc and the Rabbinic Coordinator of the Liquor Industry at the cRc, as he walks us through this fascinating topic. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/for-the-sake-of-heaven Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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The Knead For A Mashgiach
The Knead For A Mashgiach
Nov 10, 2023
12:16
Challah Edition. Ever wondered how things are done on a commercial scale? What’s the process of taking challah for an entire bakery? Does everything in a bakery need hafrashas challah? These questions and more, answered by Rabbi Dovid Oppenheimer, Rabbinic Coordinator at the cRc. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/the-knead-for-a-mashgiach Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Blended Blessings
Blended Blessings
Nov 17, 2023
11:12
What’s The Main Ingredient? Let’s listen in to Rabbi Dovid Heber - Kashrus Administrator at Star-K as he walks us through the complicated sugyos of ikar and tafel in regards to Brachos. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/blended-blessings Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Kosher Menu
Kosher Menu
Nov 30, 2023
6:10
At A Non-Kosher Venue Have you ever been to a hotel for an event, or for a Shabbos program? Did you ever think about the details on how the kitchen becomes kosher? Kashering a non-kosher kitchen is a very complicated process, yet it is done very often. Let’s listen to Rabbi Aaron Mendelson from Kosher Services, as he explains what the consumer should know before partaking in any event in a hotel. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/kosher-menu Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Melted Gelt
Melted Gelt
Dec 7, 2023
9:56
Unwrapping the World of Chocolate Is it true that chocolate factories are sometimes kashered with molten chocolate? Is chocolate labeled dairy equipment, truly dairy free? Let’s find out the answers in this fascinating conversation with Rabbi Dovid Oppenheimer, Rabbinic Coordinator at the cRc. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/melted-gelt Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Spiritual Spirits
Spiritual Spirits
Dec 14, 2023
7:34
Can Alcohol Be Avodah Zara? What’s the possible connection between alcohol and avodah zara? From Saké which plays an integral part in Japanese culture to Trappist beers created in monasteries by monks, Rabbi Akiva Niehaus - Director of Kashrus Operations at the cRc and the Rabbinic Coordinator of the Liquor Industry at the cRc discusses the various drinks and the halachic ramifications. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/spiritual-spirits Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Breaking Bread
Breaking Bread
Dec 21, 2023
11:07
Croutons, Bagel & Pita Chips In this final segment of our Brachos series Rabbi Dovid Heber - Kashrus Administrator at Star-K breaks down the various breads that aren’t necessarily homatzi once they are in their final stage. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/breaking-bread Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Risky Whiskey
Risky Whiskey
Dec 29, 2023
11:36
חמץ שעבר עליו הפסח Chometz? Who’s thinking about Chometz now? Pesach isn’t for another 4 months. For some Mashgichim like Rabbi Akiva Niehaus (Director of Kashrus Operations at the cRc and the Rabbinic Coordinator of the Liquor Industry at the cRc), it is a year round worry. If the owner of a liquor company is Jewish, there can be some serious concerns in regard to aged liquor. Specifically when it comes to bourbon, there are a surprising amount of Jewish-owned distilleries. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/risky-whiskey See a comprehensive list here https://www.crcweb.org/liquor/AKO%20Whisky%20Alert%20with%20QA%20(Sep%202010).pdf And the full liquor list from the cRc here https://consumer.crckosher.org/liquor/full-liquor-list/ Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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There’s An App For That
There’s An App For That
Feb 8, 2024
13:28
Some topics need to be revisited as technology evolves. Food delivery service apps such as door-dash and Uber-eats definitely fall in that category. So even though we already covered the basics last year, let’s find out what’s new in this field with Rabbi Sholom Tendler a Kashrus Administrator at the STAR-K. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/there-s-an-app-for-that Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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כי אשמרה שבת
כי אשמרה שבת
Feb 16, 2024
21:40
The Shabbos Keeper. Technology has come a long way since the refrigerator has been invented. Together with the advancements in technology come many complications in Halacha. Whether it involves sensors, compressors, defrosters, or the good old shaila of the light bulb, a group of Rabbonim have strived to find a heter to all of these shailos that is 100% lechatchila to use. Let’s listen to Rabbi Tzvi Ortner - Director of the Technology Department at the OU as he provides us with a detailed background on the various shailos and their solutions. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/ki-eshmerah-shabbos Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Intentional Attention
Intentional Attention
Apr 11, 2024
13:06
Lishmah We Must Mention In Part 2 of our matzah baking episode, we listen to Rabbi Dovid Cohen - Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator at the cRc explains to us how to achieve the obligation of having your matzos baked with the right intentions, lishmah. To what extent? How do we achieve this? Who can bake the matzos? All these questions and more. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/intentional-attention To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Product Of Israel
Product Of Israel
May 16, 2024
15:45
מצוות התלויות בארץ It happens all the time that we hear about a specific store selling produce from Eretz Yisroel. Most of us stay away from that produce to avoid problems with Trumos and Maasros. Well not anymore! Rabbi Dovid Cohen - Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator at the cRc, walks us through the Mitzvah of separating Trumos and Maasros clearly and concisely. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/product-of-israel To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Sweet Dreams!
Sweet Dreams!
Jul 18, 2024
9:10
Overnight Sakanah Chazal say that leaving peeled eggs, garlic, and onions overnight makes them dangerous to consume. Sleeping on top of food, as well as eating fish and meat together are other examples of dangerous foods. Let's listen in to Rav Shmuel Fuerst - Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois as he explains us the exact parameters of Chazal's takanos. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/sweet-dreams To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR
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Kosher Explosion
Kosher Explosion
Aug 8, 2024
15:46
50 Years In Motion Let's listen in to R' Menachem Lubinsky, President & CEO of LUBICOM Marketing Consulting, for his unique perspective behind the scenes as he observed the explosive growth of Kosher products over the last 50 years. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/kosher-explosion To Sponsor An Episode: https://pay.banquest.com/kashrusawareness Join the Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Community for educational content and kashrus updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hk3SHVsBfELEgJet4ZNYDR
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Post-Pesach Shopping Guide (Episode 2)
Post-Pesach Shopping Guide (Episode 2)
Jun 24, 2022
6:59
Listen to a timely and insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger & Rabbi Sholem Fishbane on Let’s Talk Kashrus, Episode #2. Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates. https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1 Watch all our episodes on our website www.KashrusAwareness.com
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Know Your ABC-DE’s (Episode 5)
Know Your ABC-DE’s (Episode 5)
Jun 24, 2022
6:41
Are You Well ‘Equipped’? Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Moshe Elefant, Chief Operating Officer of OU Kosher. Enjoy the Q&A session discussing the differences between the various kashrus symbols related to dairy equipment, on Let’s Talk Kashrus, Episode #5 Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates. https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1 Watch all our episodes on our website www.KashrusAwareness.com
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The Rough Side of the Smoothie (Episode 6)
The Rough Side of the Smoothie (Episode 6)
Jun 24, 2022
9:49
The Rough Side of the Smoothie Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholom Tendler, Kashrus Administrator of the Star-K. Enjoy the Q&A session discussing the various kashrus concerns related to smoothies, on Let’s Talk Kashrus, Episode #6 Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates. https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1 Watch all our episodes on our website www.KashrusAwareness.com
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Brain Freeze: Fruit for Thought (Episode 7)
Brain Freeze: Fruit for Thought (Episode 7)
Jun 24, 2022
16:09
Slurpees - Treading on Thin Ice? Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council ,and the Executive Director of AKO. Enjoy the Q&A discussing the complexities in buying Slurpees, on Let’s Talk Kashrus, Episode #7 Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates. https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1 Watch all our episodes on our website www.KashrusAwareness.com
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First Class Meals (Episode 9)
First Class Meals (Episode 9)
Jul 1, 2022
7:13
Boarding now: first class meals Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Moshe Elefant, Chief Operating Officer of OU Kosher, as they discuss the kashrus ramifications of meals served on flights, on Let’s Talk Kashrus Episode #9 View it in its entirety at www.KashrusAwareness.com Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates. https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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A Sticky Rice Situation (Episode 12)
A Sticky Rice Situation (Episode 12)
Jul 22, 2022
8:07
*Something Fishy with the Sushi* Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council ,and the Executive Director of AKO, discussing a sticky rice situation that happened at a recent event. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/a-sticky-rice-situation *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Teach a Man to Fish (Episode 13)
Teach a Man to Fish (Episode 13)
Jul 29, 2022
14:00
*There are Plenty of Fish in the Sea* Join Rabbi Daniel Senter, Chief Operating Officer of Kof-K Kosher, and Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, as they discuss the kashrus status of various species of fish and what you need to know when you go fishing. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/teach-a-man-to-fish *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Is Vegan-Friendly, Kosher-Friendly? (Episode 14)
Is Vegan-Friendly, Kosher-Friendly? (Episode 14)
Aug 5, 2022
12:37
*Is Vegan Always Kosher?* Veganism is sweeping the nation. Does this trend provide a benefit for the kosher consumer? Can one eat just about anything in a vegan restaurant? On this episode of Let’s Talk Kashrus, Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger is joined by Rabbi Avrohom Weinrib, Rov of Congregation Zichron Eliezer of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Rabbinic Administrator of Cincinnati Kosher, to discuss this fascinating and very relevant contemporary topic. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/is-vegan-friendly-kosher-friendly *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Stranger in a Familiar Land (Episode 15)
Stranger in a Familiar Land (Episode 15)
Aug 12, 2022
15:07
*An American Guide to Kashrus in Israel* Visiting Eretz Yisroel? Headed off to study in yeshiva or seminary? Do you know what you should or shouldn’t be eating? For many, the answer to this question is, “No. Not really.” ZNT Kashrus, led by Rabbi Shmuel Weiner and Rabbi Moshe Farkash, has undertaken to inform, educate and guide English-speaking “chutznikim” through the world of kashrus in Eretz Yisroel. In this conversation with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, they describe the purpose and goals of their innovative organization and provide some insight for those attempting to navigate the often-complicated Israeli kashrus scene. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/stranger-in-a-familiar-land *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Lettuce Double Check (Episode 16)
Lettuce Double Check (Episode 16)
Aug 19, 2022
10:22
*Where Did All The Bugs Come From?* In this installment of Let’s Talk Kashrus, Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger is joined by Rabbi Lipa Klein, Head of the Vaad Hakashrus of Hisachdus Harabanim and Rabbi Shmuel Levi Weinberger, Head of Bedikas Tolaim at Hisachdus Harabanim, to discuss the issue of insect infestation in fruits and vegetables. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/lettuce-double-check *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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When Domestic Help Creates a Bigger Mess (Episode 17)
When Domestic Help Creates a Bigger Mess (Episode 17)
Aug 26, 2022
13:16
*When Domestic Help Creates a Bigger Mess* Kashrus Concerns With Domestic Help Part 1 Rav Moshe Heinemann, Rabbinic Administrator of the Star-K and Rov of Agudas Yisroel of Baltimore joins Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger for a comprehensive discussion of potential kashrus issues that can arise when non-Jewish domestic help is employed in the home. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/when-domestic-help-creates-a-bigger-mess *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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*Heart & Soul: Preventing Timtum Halev* (Episode 24)
*Heart & Soul: Preventing Timtum Halev* (Episode 24)
Oct 13, 2022
20:00
Kosher Concepts; a poignant and timely message by Rabbi Paysach Krohn. Raising the awareness to kashrus in our homes and preventing timtum halev. Watch, and be inspired. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/heart-soul-preventing-timtum-halev *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Check, Please.
Check, Please.
Dec 11, 2022
8:43
What does a Mashgiach look for when certifying an event? Let’s listen in to Rabbi Sholey Klein, Kashrus Administrator at Dallas Kosher as he discusses the responsibilities of a Mashgiach, with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/check-please *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Just Ask: Is It Kosher?
Just Ask: Is It Kosher?
Feb 9, 2023
7:41
Tips for the informed kosher consumer Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council ,and the Executive Director of AKO. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/just-ask-is-it-kosher Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Now You’re Getting Warmer
Now You’re Getting Warmer
Feb 17, 2023
5:33
*Now You're Getting Warmer* How to Reheat Food on Shabbos. Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Shmuel Fuerst, Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois and Rav of Agudas Yisroel of Peterson Park, and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/now-you-re-getting-warmer Listen wherever you get your podcasts! 🎤 https://open.spotify.com/show/6Rj5rIndHc886Fblqh8U49 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-kashrus/id1631553497 *Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group* for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Don’t Pass-Over Pesach Certifications
Don’t Pass-Over Pesach Certifications
Mar 10, 2023
11:09
Let’s listen in to Rabbi Yakov Teichman, Rabbinical Coordinator at the OK-Kosher, as he gives Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger some shopping tips on how to stay vigilant this Pesach season. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrus awareness.com/post/don-t-pass-over-pesach-certifications Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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What’s Brewing for Pesach
What’s Brewing for Pesach
Mar 17, 2023
10:54
Let’s listen in to Rabbi Pinchas Juravel of Kof-K Kosher, as he explains some of the key facts behind kasher l’pesach coffee and to tea to Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/what-s-brewing-for-pesach Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Kashering Confusion
Kashering Confusion
Mar 26, 2023
13:07
Let’s listen in to a round table discussion on common misconceptions about Pesach Kashering between R’ Aaron Mendelson of Kosher Services, R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council , and Executive Director of AKO and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/kashering-confusion Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Full Steam Ahead
Full Steam Ahead
Mar 31, 2023
9:04
Let’s listen in to a round table discussion on the Do’s & Dont’s of Kashering with steam, between R’ Aaron Mendelson of Kosher Services, R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council and Executive Director of AKO, and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/full-steam-ahead Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Kan Haben Shoel
Kan Haben Shoel
Apr 3, 2023
10:47
R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council and Executive Director of AKO and R’ Yitzchok Hisiger discussing frequently asked questions about Pesach. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/Kan-Haben-Shoel Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Wine, or Wine Not?
Wine, or Wine Not?
Apr 28, 2023
12:59
In this enlightening episode, Rabbi Nochum Rabinowitz, Senior Rabbinic coordinator at OU kosher clarifies for us the differences between Yayin Nesech and Stam Yeinam. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/wine-or-wine-not Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Pour Decisions?
Pour Decisions?
May 4, 2023
11:54
In this follow-up episode, Rabbi Nochum Rabinowitz, Senior Rabbinic coordinator at OU kosher clarifies for us the difference between Mevushal & Non-Mevushal. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/pour-decisions Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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S’more Kashrus, Please
S’more Kashrus, Please
May 11, 2023
13:30
Keeping it Kosher at Summer Camp With summer around the corner, Rabbi Moshe Kaufman, Kashrus Administrator for KVH Kosher ~ Rabbinical Council of New England takes us on a guided tour through a typical camp kitchen. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/s-more-kashrus-please Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Burgers, Fries, & Kashrus Please
Burgers, Fries, & Kashrus Please
May 19, 2023
13:48
The Canteen Conundrum With summer around the corner, Rabbi Moshe Kaufman, Kashrus Administrator for KVH Kosher ~ Rabbinical Council of New England, describes the AKO camp initiative for us, which is a free service for all camps. For free guidance for your camp reach out to [email protected] View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/burgers-fries-kashrus-please Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Baby’s Formula for Success
Baby’s Formula for Success
May 28, 2023
17:59
Kosher from the First Drop Join us on a fascinating discussion with Rabbi Mordechai Stareshefsky, a Rabbinic Coordinator at OU Kosher, about the complexities of certifying baby formula. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/baby-s-formula-for-success Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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In the Event of an Event
In the Event of an Event
Jun 15, 2023
13:50
The Mashgiach’s Role in Quality Control How does a kashrus agency certify an entire event, with tens of vendors? Let’s listen in as Joe Flohr walks us through the process. View it in it’s entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/in-the-event-of-an-event Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Hold My Beer
Hold My Beer
Jun 29, 2023
12:56
Tapping into the Flavors of Kosher Brews A deep dive into the vast world of breweries and microbreweries with Rabbi Akiva Niehaus - Director of Kashrus Operations at the cRc and the Rabbinic Coordinator of the Liquor Industry at the cRc. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/hold-my-beer Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Starbucks: Just A Black Coffee
Starbucks: Just A Black Coffee
Jul 21, 2023
14:24
What can be wrong with a plain black coffee? Apparently it isn’t that simple. R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council and Executive Director of AKO gives us guidance in this second installment of the Starbucks series. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/Starbucks-just-a-black-coffee Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Starbucks: There’s A Latte Options
Starbucks: There’s A Latte Options
Jul 30, 2023
11:22
Many options on the Starbucks hot drink menu. Mocha. Cappuccino. Hot Cocoa. Lattes. But are they kosher? R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council and Executive Director of AKO breaks down the menu for us in this third installment of the Starbucks series. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/starbucks-there-s-a-latte-options Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Starbucks: Caffeine On Ice
Starbucks: Caffeine On Ice
Aug 3, 2023
18:14
Iced Tea. Frappuccino. Cold Brew. Ice Shaken Espresso. These are just a few of the items on Starbucks cold drinks menu. Let’s explore the kashrus status of these drinks and others with R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council and Executive Director of AKO as he breaks down the menu for us in this fourth and final installment of the Starbucks series. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/starbucks-caffeine-on-ice Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Vintage Whisky
Vintage Whisky
Aug 10, 2023
14:24
With A Sherry On Top. A closer look at the complexities of all types of whiskies and bourbon with Rabbi Akiva Niehaus - Director of Kashrus Operations at the cRc and the Rabbinic Coordinator of the Liquor Industry at the cRc. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/vintage-whisky Check out the cRc’s liquor list on their website https://consumer.crckosher.org/liquor/ Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Cryptic Crispix
Cryptic Crispix
Oct 26, 2023
8:41
What's the Proper Bracha? Let’s listen to Rabbi Dovid Heber - Kashrus Administrator at Star-K as he does a deep analysis on one of the most complicated cereals in terms of its correct Bracha: Crispix. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/cryptic-crispix Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Holy Stoli
Holy Stoli
Nov 24, 2023
4:45
Kosher Cocktails Many cocktails use vodka or rum as their base. While these 2 alcoholic drinks are seemingly innocuous, occasionally they can be distilled from problematic ingredients. Let’s hear from Rabbi Akiva Niehaus - Director of Kashrus Operations at the cRc and the Rabbinic Coordinator of the Liquor Industry at the cRc what to look out for. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/holy-stoli https://consumer.crckosher.org/liquor/vodka/ https://consumer.crckosher.org/liquor/rum/ Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Olive Beis
Olive Beis
Jan 5, 2024
9:41
Kashrus 101 Sometimes when we think of certain products we assume that they are very basic simple products, so what can go wrong with them. We will focus on 2 such products today, olives, and olive oil. Rabbi Menachem Fishbane - Rabbinic Coordinator at Kof-K explains to us what goes into these 2 products. View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/olive-beis Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1
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Mouthwatering Mazza
Mouthwatering Mazza
Jan 12, 2024
9:45
Nusach Sefard Most kashrus agencies rely on the psak of the Rem”a for ashkenazim, because that is the base of their clientele. Let’s listen in to R’ Hayim Arking - Administrator at the JSOR as he explains the complexities of certifying kashrus according to the Mechaber. He goes through one by one, the various challenges that need to be addressed to ensure kashrus lemehadrin for sefardim (in addition to ashkenazim). View it in its entirety at https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/mouthwatering-mazza Join a Let’s Talk Kashrus WhatsApp Group for educational content and kashrus updates https://wa.me/message/HWKKNR7VBI77L1