Kashrus Be in the Know
Kashrus Be in the Know
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Bishul Yisroel (Part 1)
Bishul Yisroel (Part 1)
May 20, 2021
4:59
Halachically, what can a non-Jew cook for me? What does halacha define as cooking? If a non-Jew cooked pasta or eggs in my utensils, does that make my pots/pans non-Kosher?
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Bishul Yisroel (Part 3)
Bishul Yisroel (Part 3)
May 20, 2021
8:08
Regarding Bishul Yisroel, what are the differences between Halacha, Chumrah, and Minhag? An agency tells me that a specific product does not need to be Bishul Yisroel. Is there still room to be mehader, and require Bishul Yisroel for this product? How do I go about setting my own standards?
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Bishul Yisroel (Part 2)
Bishul Yisroel (Part 2)
May 20, 2021
8:18
How much Jewish participation is needed to make a product Bishul Yisroel? Do potato chips and corn chips need to be Bishul Yisroel? Do canned foods need to be Bishul Yisroel?
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Eating Out Without a Doubt Part 5: A Mashgiach's presence
Eating Out Without a Doubt Part 5: A Mashgiach's presence
Mar 3, 2025
19:09
Do Hashgachos over seeing food establishments have different standards regarding the requirement of a Mashgiach’s presence in their facilities? For attached reading material, visit: https://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/eating-out-without-a-doubt-part-1?authuser=0
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Candy Concerns
Candy Concerns
May 20, 2021
15:00
Is it true that my candy can be coated with bug secretion? What’s the source of the innocent sounding ingredient ‘confectioners glaze’ found in Mike & Ikes, Jelly Bellies, Dubble Bubble’s Gum-balls and other popular candies? Can red food coloring really come from crushed bugs? Accompanying information is available here
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Meat Matters Part 1: Back to Basics with Rabbi Berel Bell
Meat Matters Part 1: Back to Basics with Rabbi Berel Bell
Jul 30, 2024
19:18
What oversight is needed when it comes to kosher food in general,and what is specifically important regarding meat? What process does kosher meat go through until you buy it packaged in the store? What are some factors that can render kosher meat not kosher?
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Do Vitamins Need a Hechsher
Do Vitamins Need a Hechsher
May 20, 2021
9:27
Could it be there are ingredients from non kosher animals in vitamins? What are vitamins made up of? What is the difference between vitamins in gel caps, veggie caps, and liquid form? Halachically, what is the difference between vitamins taken for medicinal purposes vs. vitamins for elective purposes?
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Fish Facts (Part 2)
Fish Facts (Part 2)
May 16, 2021
15:10
Scaleless = Proof-less What does Mashgiach Temidi mean? Can I buy canned tuna with an OU? Can I buy any Tilapia fillets? Can I buy herring with an OU? Accompanying information is available here
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Fish Facts (Part 3)
Fish Facts (Part 3)
May 16, 2021
18:33
Other Forms of ID Can Salmon's unique color be a siman that it's kosher? Does a skin-on fillet of fish have any siman it is kosher besides scales? Can a fish be identified as kosher just by recognition of the eye, without finding scales? Accompanying information is available here
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Milk and Meat Kashering FAQs
Milk and Meat Kashering FAQs
Jan 2, 2022
17:18
Can I kasher my Fleishig oven to use for Milchigs?* Can I kasher a Fleishig pot to cook Milchigs in it?* How can I kasher my oven from Fleishig to milchig?* Do I need to wait 24 hours before kashering from milchig to Fleishig?* Can I use the same oven for Fleishig and Milchig without kashering in between?* Accompanying information is available here