http://odeo.com/channels/2104506-Kosher-Tidbits no The world's leading experts in Kosher - the OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinators - share their knowledge of Kashrut, Halakha and Technology. The world's leading experts in Kosher - the OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinators - share their knowledge of Kashrut, Halakha and Technology. The world's leading experts in Kosher - the OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinators - share their knowledge of Kashrut, Halakha and Technology. 40 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:22:03 -0800 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:22:03 -0800 http://odeo.com/episodes/25408034-Fermentation-A-Jug-of-Wine-a-Loaf-of-Bread-and-Th%E2%80%99-O-U Rabbi Eliyahu W. Ferrell Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division A hamburger on a bun, with pickles and a beer. For some, picnic fare. For the OU: red flags! Join Rabbi Eliyahu W. Ferrell, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth responsible for numerous chemical factories, as he surveys the role of fermentation in food production. The sacred and the scientific stand side-by-side in an eye-opening presentation you’re sure to enjoy. This Tidbit was presented as part of the OU’s Advanced Kashrus Seminar for Women, held at OU headquarters on August 24 -28, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Ferrell please send them to: ferrelle@ou.org Rabbi Eliyahu W. Ferrell Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division A hamburger on a bun, with pickles and a beer. For some, picnic fare. For the OU: red flags! Join Rabbi Eliyahu W. Ferrell, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth responsible for numerous chemical factories, as he surveys the role of fermentation in food production. The sacred and the scientific stand side-by-side in an eye-opening presentation you’re sure to enjoy. This Tidbit was presented as part of the OU’s Advanced Kashrus Seminar for Women, held at OU headquarters on August 24 -28, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Ferrell please send them to: ferrelle@ou.org Rabbi Eliyahu W. Ferrell Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division A hamburger on a bun, with pickles and a beer. For some, picnic fare. For the OU: red flags! Join Rabbi Eliyahu W. Ferrell, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth responsible for numerous chemical factories, as he surveys the role of fermentation in food production. The sacred and the scientific stand side-by-side in an eye-opening presentation you’re sure to enjoy. This Tidbit was presented as part of the OU’s Advanced Kashrus Seminar for Women, held at OU headquarters on August 24 -28, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Ferrell please send them to: ferrelle@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25408034 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:22:03 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/25408035-Merging-Cleanliness-and-G-dliness Rabbi Yisroel Meir Paretzky Rabbinic Coordinator and Group Leader, OU Kashruth Division Factory equipment is always a hot topic around the OU Kashruth office. A kosher apparatus poses no problem, of course…but how does the OU cope with devices used for non-kosher products? Join Rabbi Yisroel Paretzky, a Group Leader with OU Kashruth, as he discusses a surprising policy: using equipment in a non-kosher factory for kosher products without kashering first! Tune in and find out the how’s and why’s of this apparent enigma… If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Paretzky please send them to: paretzkyy@ou.org Rabbi Yisroel Meir Paretzky Rabbinic Coordinator and Group Leader, OU Kashruth Division Factory equipment is always a hot topic around the OU Kashruth office. A kosher apparatus poses no problem, of course…but how does the OU cope with devices used for non-kosher products? Join Rabbi Yisroel Paretzky, a Group Leader with OU Kashruth, as he discusses a surprising policy: using equipment in a non-kosher factory for kosher products without kashering first! Tune in and find out the how’s and why’s of this apparent enigma… If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Paretzky please send them to: paretzkyy@ou.org Rabbi Yisroel Meir Paretzky Rabbinic Coordinator and Group Leader, OU Kashruth Division Factory equipment is always a hot topic around the OU Kashruth office. A kosher apparatus poses no problem, of course…but how does the OU cope with devices used for non-kosher products? Join Rabbi Yisroel Paretzky, a Group Leader with OU Kashruth, as he discusses a surprising policy: using equipment in a non-kosher factory for kosher products without kashering first! Tune in and find out the how’s and why’s of this apparent enigma… If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Paretzky please send them to: paretzkyy@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25408035 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:32:42 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/25320252-Merging-Cleanliness-and-G-dliness Rabbi Yisroel Meir Paretzky Rabbinic Coordinator and Group Leader, OU Kashruth Division Factory equipment is always a hot topic around the OU Kashruth office. A kosher apparatus poses no problem, of course…but how does the OU cope with devices used for non-kosher products? Join Rabbi Yisroel Paretzky, a Group Leader with OU Kashruth, as he discusses a surprising policy: using equipment in a non-kosher factory for kosher products without kashering first! Tune in and find out the how’s and why’s of this apparent enigma… If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Paretzky please send them to: paretzkyy@ou.org Rabbi Yisroel Meir Paretzky Rabbinic Coordinator and Group Leader, OU Kashruth Division Factory equipment is always a hot topic around the OU Kashruth office. A kosher apparatus poses no problem, of course…but how does the OU cope with devices used for non-kosher products? Join Rabbi Yisroel Paretzky, a Group Leader with OU Kashruth, as he discusses a surprising policy: using equipment in a non-kosher factory for kosher products without kashering first! Tune in and find out the how’s and why’s of this apparent enigma… If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Paretzky please send them to: paretzkyy@ou.org Rabbi Yisroel Meir Paretzky Rabbinic Coordinator and Group Leader, OU Kashruth Division Factory equipment is always a hot topic around the OU Kashruth office. A kosher apparatus poses no problem, of course…but how does the OU cope with devices used for non-kosher products? Join Rabbi Yisroel Paretzky, a Group Leader with OU Kashruth, as he discusses a surprising policy: using equipment in a non-kosher factory for kosher products without kashering first! Tune in and find out the how’s and why’s of this apparent enigma… If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Paretzky please send them to: paretzkyy@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25320252 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:32:11 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/25320253-Reputation-Preservation-Kashrus-and-Maris-Ayin Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division “What will the neighbors think” is often immaterial—but sometimes it’s of major importance. Join Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kosher, as he explores the intersection between kashrus and Maris Ayin (the commandment to preserve one’s reputation as a faithful Jew). Could eating a soy burger with cheese be a problem? How about a steak with parve margarine? Listen in, and find out when “looking good” overrides “eating well”! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division “What will the neighbors think” is often immaterial—but sometimes it’s of major importance. Join Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kosher, as he explores the intersection between kashrus and Maris Ayin (the commandment to preserve one’s reputation as a faithful Jew). Could eating a soy burger with cheese be a problem? How about a steak with parve margarine? Listen in, and find out when “looking good” overrides “eating well”! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division “What will the neighbors think” is often immaterial—but sometimes it’s of major importance. Join Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kosher, as he explores the intersection between kashrus and Maris Ayin (the commandment to preserve one’s reputation as a faithful Jew). Could eating a soy burger with cheese be a problem? How about a steak with parve margarine? Listen in, and find out when “looking good” overrides “eating well”! tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25320253 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:05:41 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/25161378-Reputation-Preservation-Kashrus-and-Maris-Ayin Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division “What will the neighbors think” is often immaterial—but sometimes it’s of major importance. Join Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kosher, as he explores the intersection between kashrus and Maris Ayin (the commandment to preserve one’s reputation as a faithful Jew). Could eating a soy burger with cheese be a problem? How about a steak with parve margarine? Listen in, and find out when “looking good” overrides “eating well”! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division “What will the neighbors think” is often immaterial—but sometimes it’s of major importance. Join Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kosher, as he explores the intersection between kashrus and Maris Ayin (the commandment to preserve one’s reputation as a faithful Jew). Could eating a soy burger with cheese be a problem? How about a steak with parve margarine? Listen in, and find out when “looking good” overrides “eating well”! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division “What will the neighbors think” is often immaterial—but sometimes it’s of major importance. Join Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kosher, as he explores the intersection between kashrus and Maris Ayin (the commandment to preserve one’s reputation as a faithful Jew). Could eating a soy burger with cheese be a problem? How about a steak with parve margarine? Listen in, and find out when “looking good” overrides “eating well”! tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25161378 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:05:37 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/25161379-Reputation-Preservation-Kashrus-and-Maris-Ayin Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division “What will the neighbors think” is often immaterial—but sometimes it’s of major importance. Join Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kosher, as he explores the intersection between kashrus and Maris Ayin (the commandment to preserve one’s reputation as a faithful Jew). Could eating a soy burger with cheese be a problem? How about a steak with parve margarine? Listen in, and find out when “looking good” overrides “eating well”! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division “What will the neighbors think” is often immaterial—but sometimes it’s of major importance. Join Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kosher, as he explores the intersection between kashrus and Maris Ayin (the commandment to preserve one’s reputation as a faithful Jew). Could eating a soy burger with cheese be a problem? How about a steak with parve margarine? Listen in, and find out when “looking good” overrides “eating well”! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division “What will the neighbors think” is often immaterial—but sometimes it’s of major importance. Join Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kosher, as he explores the intersection between kashrus and Maris Ayin (the commandment to preserve one’s reputation as a faithful Jew). Could eating a soy burger with cheese be a problem? How about a steak with parve margarine? Listen in, and find out when “looking good” overrides “eating well”! tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25161379 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:05:14 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/25099059-Keeping-Kosher-The-Soul-You-Save-May-Be-Your-Own Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division No waiter ever asked a customer, "Would you like some arsenic with your roast beef, sir?" We would run, not walk, to avoid a food if there was even the slightest chance of it being poisoned. Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth, describes another type of poison: a toxin for the heart and soul. Tune in and learn a perspective on keeping kosher which you may never have heard... Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division No waiter ever asked a customer, "Would you like some arsenic with your roast beef, sir?" We would run, not walk, to avoid a food if there was even the slightest chance of it being poisoned. Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth, describes another type of poison: a toxin for the heart and soul. Tune in and learn a perspective on keeping kosher which you may never have heard... Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division No waiter ever asked a customer, "Would you like some arsenic with your roast beef, sir?" We would run, not walk, to avoid a food if there was even the slightest chance of it being poisoned. Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth, describes another type of poison: a toxin for the heart and soul. Tune in and learn a perspective on keeping kosher which you may never have heard... tag:odeo.com,2009-09-08,25099059 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:46:23 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24949334-A-Refreshing-Approach-To-Dairy-Products Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Decades ago, the great sage Rav Moshe Feinstein, Zatzal, issued his permit to consume milk sold by American dairy companies. On what was this courageous ruling based? And is it still applicable today? Join Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing vast expertise in the dairy industry, for a clear and thorough – and surprising! – discourse on what’s “moo” with milk. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gordimer please send them to: gordimer@ou.org Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Decades ago, the great sage Rav Moshe Feinstein, Zatzal, issued his permit to consume milk sold by American dairy companies. On what was this courageous ruling based? And is it still applicable today? Join Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing vast expertise in the dairy industry, for a clear and thorough – and surprising! – discourse on what’s “moo” with milk. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gordimer please send them to: gordimer@ou.org Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Decades ago, the great sage Rav Moshe Feinstein, Zatzal, issued his permit to consume milk sold by American dairy companies. On what was this courageous ruling based? And is it still applicable today? Join Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing vast expertise in the dairy industry, for a clear and thorough – and surprising! – discourse on what’s “moo” with milk. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gordimer please send them to: gordimer@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2009-08-12,24949334 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:33:37 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/25161380-A-Refreshing-Approach-To-Dairy-Products Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Decades ago, the great sage Rav Moshe Feinstein, Zatzal, issued his permit to consume milk sold by American dairy companies. On what was this courageous ruling based? And is it still applicable today? Join Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing vast expertise in the dairy industry, for a clear and thorough – and surprising! – discourse on what’s “moo” with milk. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gordimer please send them to: gordimer@ou.org Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Decades ago, the great sage Rav Moshe Feinstein, Zatzal, issued his permit to consume milk sold by American dairy companies. On what was this courageous ruling based? And is it still applicable today? Join Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing vast expertise in the dairy industry, for a clear and thorough – and surprising! – discourse on what’s “moo” with milk. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gordimer please send them to: gordimer@ou.org Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Decades ago, the great sage Rav Moshe Feinstein, Zatzal, issued his permit to consume milk sold by American dairy companies. On what was this courageous ruling based? And is it still applicable today? Join Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing vast expertise in the dairy industry, for a clear and thorough – and surprising! – discourse on what’s “moo” with milk. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gordimer please send them to: gordimer@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2009-08-12,25161380 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:33:35 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24949335-The-Milk-of-Human-Kindness Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Colostrum is a special kind of milk, chock-full of protein and very beneficial for infants…but is it kosher? Join Rabbi Eli Gersten, the Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth charged with recording OU P’sak and Policy, for a clear and thorough discourse that includes such topics as: Why is milk kosher in the first place? Must colostrum be Cholov Yisroel? What is OU policy? These words of Torah will be “moo-sic” to your ears… If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Colostrum is a special kind of milk, chock-full of protein and very beneficial for infants…but is it kosher? Join Rabbi Eli Gersten, the Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth charged with recording OU P’sak and Policy, for a clear and thorough discourse that includes such topics as: Why is milk kosher in the first place? Must colostrum be Cholov Yisroel? What is OU policy? These words of Torah will be “moo-sic” to your ears… If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Colostrum is a special kind of milk, chock-full of protein and very beneficial for infants…but is it kosher? Join Rabbi Eli Gersten, the Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth charged with recording OU P’sak and Policy, for a clear and thorough discourse that includes such topics as: Why is milk kosher in the first place? Must colostrum be Cholov Yisroel? What is OU policy? These words of Torah will be “moo-sic” to your ears… If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2009-07-20,24949335 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:17:23 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24836396-The-Milk-of-Human-Kindness Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Colostrum is a special kind of milk, chock-full of protein and very beneficial for infants…but is it kosher? Join Rabbi Eli Gersten, the Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth charged with recording OU P’sak and Policy, for a clear and thorough discourse that includes such topics as: Why is milk kosher in the first place? Must colostrum be Cholov Yisroel? What is OU policy? These words of Torah will be “moo-sic” to your ears… If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Colostrum is a special kind of milk, chock-full of protein and very beneficial for infants…but is it kosher? Join Rabbi Eli Gersten, the Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth charged with recording OU P’sak and Policy, for a clear and thorough discourse that includes such topics as: Why is milk kosher in the first place? Must colostrum be Cholov Yisroel? What is OU policy? These words of Torah will be “moo-sic” to your ears… If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Colostrum is a special kind of milk, chock-full of protein and very beneficial for infants…but is it kosher? Join Rabbi Eli Gersten, the Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth charged with recording OU P’sak and Policy, for a clear and thorough discourse that includes such topics as: Why is milk kosher in the first place? Must colostrum be Cholov Yisroel? What is OU policy? These words of Torah will be “moo-sic” to your ears… If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2009-07-20,24836396 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:17:05 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24836397-The-Vaad-HaKashrus-Politicians-or-Professionals Rabbi Yaakov Luban Executive Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth How sophisticated is the local Vaad certifying that delicious calzone and those yummy buffalo wings? Join Rabbi Yaakov Luban, Executive Rabbinic Coordinator of OU Kashruth and a specialist in communal kashrus issues, in this rare peek behind–the–scenes. Rabbi Luban discusses kashrus history and kashrus recommendations—and you won’t want to miss, “Does politics impact on Kashrus..?” You might be surprised… Rabbi Yaakov Luban Executive Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth How sophisticated is the local Vaad certifying that delicious calzone and those yummy buffalo wings? Join Rabbi Yaakov Luban, Executive Rabbinic Coordinator of OU Kashruth and a specialist in communal kashrus issues, in this rare peek behind–the–scenes. Rabbi Luban discusses kashrus history and kashrus recommendations—and you won’t want to miss, “Does politics impact on Kashrus..?” You might be surprised… Rabbi Yaakov Luban Executive Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth How sophisticated is the local Vaad certifying that delicious calzone and those yummy buffalo wings? Join Rabbi Yaakov Luban, Executive Rabbinic Coordinator of OU Kashruth and a specialist in communal kashrus issues, in this rare peek behind–the–scenes. Rabbi Luban discusses kashrus history and kashrus recommendations—and you won’t want to miss, “Does politics impact on Kashrus..?” You might be surprised… tag:odeo.com,2009-07-08,24836397 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:52:34 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24769133-The-Vaad-HaKashrus-Politicians-or-Professionals Rabbi Yaakov Luban Executive Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth How sophisticated is the local Vaad certifying that delicious calzone and those yummy buffalo wings? Join Rabbi Yaakov Luban, Executive Rabbinic Coordinator of OU Kashruth and a specialist in communal kashrus issues, in this rare peek behind–the–scenes. Rabbi Luban discusses kashrus history and kashrus recommendations—and you won’t want to miss, “Does politics impact on Kashrus..?” You might be surprised… Rabbi Yaakov Luban Executive Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth How sophisticated is the local Vaad certifying that delicious calzone and those yummy buffalo wings? Join Rabbi Yaakov Luban, Executive Rabbinic Coordinator of OU Kashruth and a specialist in communal kashrus issues, in this rare peek behind–the–scenes. Rabbi Luban discusses kashrus history and kashrus recommendations—and you won’t want to miss, “Does politics impact on Kashrus..?” You might be surprised… Rabbi Yaakov Luban Executive Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth How sophisticated is the local Vaad certifying that delicious calzone and those yummy buffalo wings? Join Rabbi Yaakov Luban, Executive Rabbinic Coordinator of OU Kashruth and a specialist in communal kashrus issues, in this rare peek behind–the–scenes. Rabbi Luban discusses kashrus history and kashrus recommendations—and you won’t want to miss, “Does politics impact on Kashrus..?” You might be surprised… tag:odeo.com,2009-07-08,24769133 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:52:27 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24769134-The-Vaad-HaKashrus-How-and-Why Rabbi Yaakov Luban Executive Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Your local kosher bakery and Chinese restaurant both need kashrus certification. How is it set up? Join Rabbi Yaakov Luban, Executive Rabbinic Coordinator of OU Kashruth and a specialist in communal kashrus issues, as he uses his vast expertise to describe the underpinnings of a Vaad HaKashrus (local kashrus agency). Who participates? How are the responsibilities divided? How do kashrus professionals avoid divisiveness and burn-out? Who sets the standards? Tune in and find out what happens behind-the scenes… Rabbi Yaakov Luban Executive Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Your local kosher bakery and Chinese restaurant both need kashrus certification. How is it set up? Join Rabbi Yaakov Luban, Executive Rabbinic Coordinator of OU Kashruth and a specialist in communal kashrus issues, as he uses his vast expertise to describe the underpinnings of a Vaad HaKashrus (local kashrus agency). Who participates? How are the responsibilities divided? How do kashrus professionals avoid divisiveness and burn-out? Who sets the standards? Tune in and find out what happens behind-the scenes… Rabbi Yaakov Luban Executive Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Your local kosher bakery and Chinese restaurant both need kashrus certification. How is it set up? Join Rabbi Yaakov Luban, Executive Rabbinic Coordinator of OU Kashruth and a specialist in communal kashrus issues, as he uses his vast expertise to describe the underpinnings of a Vaad HaKashrus (local kashrus agency). Who participates? How are the responsibilities divided? How do kashrus professionals avoid divisiveness and burn-out? Who sets the standards? Tune in and find out what happens behind-the scenes… tag:odeo.com,2009-06-24,24769134 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:50:41 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24742348-The-Vaad-HaKashrus-How-and-Why Rabbi Yaakov Luban Executive Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Your local kosher bakery and Chinese restaurant both need kashrus certification. How is it set up? Join Rabbi Yaakov Luban, Executive Rabbinic Coordinator of OU Kashruth and a specialist in communal kashrus issues, as he uses his vast expertise to describe the underpinnings of a Vaad HaKashrus (local kashrus agency). Who participates? How are the responsibilities divided? How do kashrus professionals avoid divisiveness and burn-out? Who sets the standards? Tune in and find out what happens behind-the scenes… Rabbi Yaakov Luban Executive Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Your local kosher bakery and Chinese restaurant both need kashrus certification. How is it set up? Join Rabbi Yaakov Luban, Executive Rabbinic Coordinator of OU Kashruth and a specialist in communal kashrus issues, as he uses his vast expertise to describe the underpinnings of a Vaad HaKashrus (local kashrus agency). Who participates? How are the responsibilities divided? How do kashrus professionals avoid divisiveness and burn-out? Who sets the standards? Tune in and find out what happens behind-the scenes… Rabbi Yaakov Luban Executive Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Your local kosher bakery and Chinese restaurant both need kashrus certification. How is it set up? Join Rabbi Yaakov Luban, Executive Rabbinic Coordinator of OU Kashruth and a specialist in communal kashrus issues, as he uses his vast expertise to describe the underpinnings of a Vaad HaKashrus (local kashrus agency). Who participates? How are the responsibilities divided? How do kashrus professionals avoid divisiveness and burn-out? Who sets the standards? Tune in and find out what happens behind-the scenes… tag:odeo.com,2009-06-24,24742348 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:05:13 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24615271-Escape-or-Embrace-A-Torah-View-of-Material-Pursuits Rabbi Eliyahu Safran Vice President for Communications and Marketing OU Kashruth The emaciated holy man sitting isolated on a mountain-top. The morbidly obese drunkard sprawled again on the barroom floor. Are these the choices faced by a Jew - embrace the material or flee it for Divine communion? The answer is a resounding “NO.” Join Rabbi Eliyahu Safran, OU Kosher’s Vice President -Communications and Marketing, in an articulate and moving exploration of the relationship between body and soul. Redeeming the physical, not blindly shunning or embracing it; tune in and hear this spiritual goal discussed in a sophisticated fashion. Rabbi Safran is the author of “Meditations at 60: One Person, Under God, Indivisible,” which elaborates on this [“Called to be Different; Called to be Holy – A Meditation on Kashrut”] and related themes. Available from http://www.ktav.org or from the author at safrane@ou.org. Rabbi Eliyahu Safran Vice President for Communications and Marketing OU Kashruth The emaciated holy man sitting isolated on a mountain-top. The morbidly obese drunkard sprawled again on the barroom floor. Are these the choices faced by a Jew - embrace the material or flee it for Divine communion? The answer is a resounding “NO.” Join Rabbi Eliyahu Safran, OU Kosher’s Vice President -Communications and Marketing, in an articulate and moving exploration of the relationship between body and soul. Redeeming the physical, not blindly shunning or embracing it; tune in and hear this spiritual goal discussed in a sophisticated fashion. Rabbi Safran is the author of “Meditations at 60: One Person, Under God, Indivisible,” which elaborates on this [“Called to be Different; Called to be Holy – A Meditation on Kashrut”] and related themes. Available from http://www.ktav.org or from the author at safrane@ou.org. Rabbi Eliyahu Safran Vice President for Communications and Marketing OU Kashruth The emaciated holy man sitting isolated on a mountain-top. The morbidly obese drunkard sprawled again on the barroom floor. Are these the choices faced by a Jew - embrace the material or flee it for Divine communion? The answer is a resounding “NO.” Join Rabbi Eliyahu Safran, OU Kosher’s Vice President -Communications and Marketing, in an articulate and moving exploration of the relationship between body and soul. Redeeming the physical, not blindly shunning or embracing it; tune in and hear this spiritual goal discussed in a sophisticated fashion. Rabbi Safran is the author of “Meditations at 60: One Person, Under God, Indivisible,” which elaborates on this [“Called to be Different; Called to be Holy – A Meditation on Kashrut”] and related themes. Available from http://www.ktav.org or from the author at safrane@ou.org. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-27,24615271 Wed, 27 May 2009 06:59:57 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24742349-Escape-or-Embrace-A-Torah-View-of-Material-Pursuits Rabbi Eliyahu Safran Vice President for Communications and Marketing OU Kashruth The emaciated holy man sitting isolated on a mountain-top. The morbidly obese drunkard sprawled again on the barroom floor. Are these the choices faced by a Jew - embrace the material or flee it for Divine communion? The answer is a resounding “NO.” Join Rabbi Eliyahu Safran, OU Kosher’s Vice President -Communications and Marketing, in an articulate and moving exploration of the relationship between body and soul. Redeeming the physical, not blindly shunning or embracing it; tune in and hear this spiritual goal discussed in a sophisticated fashion. Rabbi Safran is the author of “Meditations at 60: One Person, Under God, Indivisible,” which elaborates on this [“Called to be Different; Called to be Holy – A Meditation on Kashrut”] and related themes. Available from http://www.ktav.org or from the author at safrane@ou.org. Rabbi Eliyahu Safran Vice President for Communications and Marketing OU Kashruth The emaciated holy man sitting isolated on a mountain-top. The morbidly obese drunkard sprawled again on the barroom floor. Are these the choices faced by a Jew - embrace the material or flee it for Divine communion? The answer is a resounding “NO.” Join Rabbi Eliyahu Safran, OU Kosher’s Vice President -Communications and Marketing, in an articulate and moving exploration of the relationship between body and soul. Redeeming the physical, not blindly shunning or embracing it; tune in and hear this spiritual goal discussed in a sophisticated fashion. Rabbi Safran is the author of “Meditations at 60: One Person, Under God, Indivisible,” which elaborates on this [“Called to be Different; Called to be Holy – A Meditation on Kashrut”] and related themes. Available from http://www.ktav.org or from the author at safrane@ou.org. Rabbi Eliyahu Safran Vice President for Communications and Marketing OU Kashruth The emaciated holy man sitting isolated on a mountain-top. The morbidly obese drunkard sprawled again on the barroom floor. Are these the choices faced by a Jew - embrace the material or flee it for Divine communion? The answer is a resounding “NO.” Join Rabbi Eliyahu Safran, OU Kosher’s Vice President -Communications and Marketing, in an articulate and moving exploration of the relationship between body and soul. Redeeming the physical, not blindly shunning or embracing it; tune in and hear this spiritual goal discussed in a sophisticated fashion. Rabbi Safran is the author of “Meditations at 60: One Person, Under God, Indivisible,” which elaborates on this [“Called to be Different; Called to be Holy – A Meditation on Kashrut”] and related themes. Available from http://www.ktav.org or from the author at safrane@ou.org. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-27,24742349 Wed, 27 May 2009 06:59:28 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24557051-The-Mashgiach-Friend-of-the-Staff-or-Ruling-with-a-Staff Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division What is the role of the Mashgiach at a catered event - is he there to enforce the laws, or be a comrade in arms? Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the role of the rabbinic supervisor. How does he maintain control of the kitchen without alienating the cooks? How does he address the issues posed even by the cleaning crew? Tune in for a talk given by someone who’s been in the trenches! This presentation was recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division What is the role of the Mashgiach at a catered event - is he there to enforce the laws, or be a comrade in arms? Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the role of the rabbinic supervisor. How does he maintain control of the kitchen without alienating the cooks? How does he address the issues posed even by the cleaning crew? Tune in for a talk given by someone who’s been in the trenches! This presentation was recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division What is the role of the Mashgiach at a catered event - is he there to enforce the laws, or be a comrade in arms? Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the role of the rabbinic supervisor. How does he maintain control of the kitchen without alienating the cooks? How does he address the issues posed even by the cleaning crew? Tune in for a talk given by someone who’s been in the trenches! This presentation was recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2009-05-11,24557051 Mon, 11 May 2009 13:06:32 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24615272-The-Mashgiach-Friend-of-the-Staff-or-Ruling-with-a-Staff Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division What is the role of the Mashgiach at a catered event - is he there to enforce the laws, or be a comrade in arms? Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the role of the rabbinic supervisor. How does he maintain control of the kitchen without alienating the cooks? How does he address the issues posed even by the cleaning crew? Tune in for a talk given by someone who’s been in the trenches! This presentation was recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division What is the role of the Mashgiach at a catered event - is he there to enforce the laws, or be a comrade in arms? Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the role of the rabbinic supervisor. How does he maintain control of the kitchen without alienating the cooks? How does he address the issues posed even by the cleaning crew? Tune in for a talk given by someone who’s been in the trenches! This presentation was recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division What is the role of the Mashgiach at a catered event - is he there to enforce the laws, or be a comrade in arms? Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the role of the rabbinic supervisor. How does he maintain control of the kitchen without alienating the cooks? How does he address the issues posed even by the cleaning crew? Tune in for a talk given by someone who’s been in the trenches! This presentation was recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2009-05-11,24615272 Mon, 11 May 2009 13:06:22 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/25345454-Your-Shabbos-Kiddush-Mitzvos-Kept-or-Many-Missteps Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division It takes planning to make the shul Kiddush a pleasure and not a pitfall! Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the red-flags of the Shabbos Kiddush. Topics in this series include: heating food; opening packages; permitted and prohibited directives to a non-Jewish waiter; vegetable inspection; and halachically-recommended wines. You’ll never look at kugel the same way again! These presentations were recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division It takes planning to make the shul Kiddush a pleasure and not a pitfall! Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the red-flags of the Shabbos Kiddush. Topics in this series include: heating food; opening packages; permitted and prohibited directives to a non-Jewish waiter; vegetable inspection; and halachically-recommended wines. You’ll never look at kugel the same way again! These presentations were recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division It takes planning to make the shul Kiddush a pleasure and not a pitfall! Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the red-flags of the Shabbos Kiddush. Topics in this series include: heating food; opening packages; permitted and prohibited directives to a non-Jewish waiter; vegetable inspection; and halachically-recommended wines. You’ll never look at kugel the same way again! These presentations were recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2009-04-07,25345454 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:35:44 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24420937-Your-Shabbos-Kiddush-Mitzvos-Kept-or-Many-Missteps Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division It takes planning to make the shul Kiddush a pleasure and not a pitfall! Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the red-flags of the Shabbos Kiddush. Topics in this two-part series include: heating food; opening packages; permitted and prohibited directives to a non-Jewish waiter; vegetable inspection; and halachically-recommended wines. You’ll never look at kugel the same way again! These presentations were recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division It takes planning to make the shul Kiddush a pleasure and not a pitfall! Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the red-flags of the Shabbos Kiddush. Topics in this two-part series include: heating food; opening packages; permitted and prohibited directives to a non-Jewish waiter; vegetable inspection; and halachically-recommended wines. You’ll never look at kugel the same way again! These presentations were recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division It takes planning to make the shul Kiddush a pleasure and not a pitfall! Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the red-flags of the Shabbos Kiddush. Topics in this two-part series include: heating food; opening packages; permitted and prohibited directives to a non-Jewish waiter; vegetable inspection; and halachically-recommended wines. You’ll never look at kugel the same way again! These presentations were recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2009-04-07,24420937 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:59 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24557053-Your-Shabbos-Kiddush-Mitzvos-Kept-or-Many-Missteps Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division It takes planning to make the shul Kiddush a pleasure and not a pitfall! Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the red-flags of the Shabbos Kiddush. Topics in this series include: heating food; opening packages; permitted and prohibited directives to a non-Jewish waiter; vegetable inspection; and halachically-recommended wines. You’ll never look at kugel the same way again! These presentations were recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division It takes planning to make the shul Kiddush a pleasure and not a pitfall! Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the red-flags of the Shabbos Kiddush. Topics in this series include: heating food; opening packages; permitted and prohibited directives to a non-Jewish waiter; vegetable inspection; and halachically-recommended wines. You’ll never look at kugel the same way again! These presentations were recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division It takes planning to make the shul Kiddush a pleasure and not a pitfall! Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the red-flags of the Shabbos Kiddush. Topics in this series include: heating food; opening packages; permitted and prohibited directives to a non-Jewish waiter; vegetable inspection; and halachically-recommended wines. You’ll never look at kugel the same way again! These presentations were recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2009-04-07,24557053 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:44 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24521123-Your-Shabbos-Kiddush-Mitzvos-Kept-or-Many-Missteps Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division It takes planning to make the shul Kiddush a pleasure and not a pitfall! Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the red-flags of the Shabbos Kiddush. Topics in this two-part series include: heating food; opening packages; permitted and prohibited directives to a non-Jewish waiter; vegetable inspection; and halachically-recommended wines. You’ll never look at kugel the same way again! These presentations were recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division It takes planning to make the shul Kiddush a pleasure and not a pitfall! Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the red-flags of the Shabbos Kiddush. Topics in this two-part series include: heating food; opening packages; permitted and prohibited directives to a non-Jewish waiter; vegetable inspection; and halachically-recommended wines. You’ll never look at kugel the same way again! These presentations were recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org Rabbi Dov Schreier Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division It takes planning to make the shul Kiddush a pleasure and not a pitfall! Join Rabbi Dov Schreier, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing special expertise in food service, as he examines the red-flags of the Shabbos Kiddush. Topics in this two-part series include: heating food; opening packages; permitted and prohibited directives to a non-Jewish waiter; vegetable inspection; and halachically-recommended wines. You’ll never look at kugel the same way again! These presentations were recorded live at the Adelphia Talmudical Academy in Adelphia, NY, on February 25, 2009. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Schreier please send them to: schreier@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2009-04-07,24521123 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:29 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/25345455-I%E2%80%99ve-Bean-Thinking-about-Kitniyos Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division You’ll not find fried rice on an Ashkenazi plate during Pesach! This is due to the custom of avoiding Kitniyos during the holiday. OU Kosher rabbinic coordinator Rabbi David Bistricer clearly and thoroughly examines this practice; he discusses such issues as: What foods constitute Kitniyos? Why are they not eaten? Are they treated like actual chometz, or are there special leniencies? Tune in and attain “peas” of mind! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division You’ll not find fried rice on an Ashkenazi plate during Pesach! This is due to the custom of avoiding Kitniyos during the holiday. OU Kosher rabbinic coordinator Rabbi David Bistricer clearly and thoroughly examines this practice; he discusses such issues as: What foods constitute Kitniyos? Why are they not eaten? Are they treated like actual chometz, or are there special leniencies? Tune in and attain “peas” of mind! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division You’ll not find fried rice on an Ashkenazi plate during Pesach! This is due to the custom of avoiding Kitniyos during the holiday. OU Kosher rabbinic coordinator Rabbi David Bistricer clearly and thoroughly examines this practice; he discusses such issues as: What foods constitute Kitniyos? Why are they not eaten? Are they treated like actual chometz, or are there special leniencies? Tune in and attain “peas” of mind! tag:odeo.com,2009-03-26,25345455 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:42:56 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24368522-I%E2%80%99ve-Bean-Thinking-about-Kitniyos Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division You’ll not find fried rice on an Ashkenazi plate during Pesach! This is due to the custom of avoiding Kitniyos during the holiday. OU Kosher rabbinic coordinator Rabbi David Bistricer clearly and thoroughly examines this practice; he discusses such issues as: What foods constitute Kitniyos? Why are they not eaten? Are they treated like actual chometz, or are there special leniencies? Tune in and attain “peas” of mind! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division You’ll not find fried rice on an Ashkenazi plate during Pesach! This is due to the custom of avoiding Kitniyos during the holiday. OU Kosher rabbinic coordinator Rabbi David Bistricer clearly and thoroughly examines this practice; he discusses such issues as: What foods constitute Kitniyos? Why are they not eaten? Are they treated like actual chometz, or are there special leniencies? Tune in and attain “peas” of mind! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division You’ll not find fried rice on an Ashkenazi plate during Pesach! This is due to the custom of avoiding Kitniyos during the holiday. OU Kosher rabbinic coordinator Rabbi David Bistricer clearly and thoroughly examines this practice; he discusses such issues as: What foods constitute Kitniyos? Why are they not eaten? Are they treated like actual chometz, or are there special leniencies? Tune in and attain “peas” of mind! tag:odeo.com,2009-03-26,24368522 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:42:56 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/25345456-OU-Kosher-Pre-Pesach-Webcast-5769 Practical Issues in Hilchos Pesach In this extra-special video, the Orthodox Union’s prominent Poskim, Rav Yisroel Belsky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah V’Da’as, and Rav Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Rabbenu Yitzchok Elchanon, return to focus on issues of practical halacha related to Pesach. This year’s topics include: Is Quinoa on the list of Kitniyos?; What areas need to be searched for chometz?; How do I prepare my oven and my sink? Do I need to worry about Cheerios in my daughter’s dollhouse? What distinguishes one kind of matzah from the other? Questions were drawn from within the OU and from e-mails sent in by interested consumers. Tune in and be awed and enlightened by the Poskim for OU Kashruth. Recorded live on – March 24, 2009 at OU World Headquarters in NY, NY. Click here to enjoy the 5768 pre-Pesach webcast! Practical Issues in Hilchos Pesach In this extra-special video, the Orthodox Union’s prominent Poskim, Rav Yisroel Belsky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah V’Da’as, and Rav Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Rabbenu Yitzchok Elchanon, return to focus on issues of practical halacha related to Pesach. This year’s topics include: Is Quinoa on the list of Kitniyos?; What areas need to be searched for chometz?; How do I prepare my oven and my sink? Do I need to worry about Cheerios in my daughter’s dollhouse? What distinguishes one kind of matzah from the other? Questions were drawn from within the OU and from e-mails sent in by interested consumers. Tune in and be awed and enlightened by the Poskim for OU Kashruth. Recorded live on – March 24, 2009 at OU World Headquarters in NY, NY. Click here to enjoy the 5768 pre-Pesach webcast! Practical Issues in Hilchos Pesach In this extra-special video, the Orthodox Union’s prominent Poskim, Rav Yisroel Belsky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah V’Da’as, and Rav Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Rabbenu Yitzchok Elchanon, return to focus on issues of practical halacha related to Pesach. This year’s topics include: Is Quinoa on the list of Kitniyos?; What areas need to be searched for chometz?; How do I prepare my oven and my sink? Do I need to worry about Cheerios in my daughter’s dollhouse? What distinguishes one kind of matzah from the other? Questions were drawn from within the OU and from e-mails sent in by interested consumers. Tune in and be awed and enlightened by the Poskim for OU Kashruth. Recorded live on – March 24, 2009 at OU World Headquarters in NY, NY. Click here to enjoy the 5768 pre-Pesach webcast! tag:odeo.com,2009-03-25,25345456 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:15:18 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24359482-OU-Kosher-Pre-Pesach-Webcast-5769 Practical Issues in Hilchos Pesach In this extra-special video, the Orthodox Union’s prominent Poskim, Rav Yisroel Belsky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah V’Da’as, and Rav Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Rabbenu Yitzchok Elchanon, return to focus on issues of practical halacha related to Pesach. This year’s topics include: Is Quinoa on the list of Kitniyos?; What areas need to be searched for chometz?; How do I prepare my oven and my sink? Do I need to worry about Cheerios in my daughter’s dollhouse? What distinguishes one kind of matzah from the other? Questions were drawn from within the OU and from e-mails sent in by interested consumers. Tune in and be awed and enlightened by the Poskim for OU Kashruth. Recorded live on – March 24, 2009 at OU World Headquarters in NY, NY. Click here to enjoy the 5768 pre-Pesach webcast! Practical Issues in Hilchos Pesach In this extra-special video, the Orthodox Union’s prominent Poskim, Rav Yisroel Belsky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah V’Da’as, and Rav Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Rabbenu Yitzchok Elchanon, return to focus on issues of practical halacha related to Pesach. This year’s topics include: Is Quinoa on the list of Kitniyos?; What areas need to be searched for chometz?; How do I prepare my oven and my sink? Do I need to worry about Cheerios in my daughter’s dollhouse? What distinguishes one kind of matzah from the other? Questions were drawn from within the OU and from e-mails sent in by interested consumers. Tune in and be awed and enlightened by the Poskim for OU Kashruth. Recorded live on – March 24, 2009 at OU World Headquarters in NY, NY. Click here to enjoy the 5768 pre-Pesach webcast! Practical Issues in Hilchos Pesach In this extra-special video, the Orthodox Union’s prominent Poskim, Rav Yisroel Belsky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah V’Da’as, and Rav Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Rabbenu Yitzchok Elchanon, return to focus on issues of practical halacha related to Pesach. This year’s topics include: Is Quinoa on the list of Kitniyos?; What areas need to be searched for chometz?; How do I prepare my oven and my sink? Do I need to worry about Cheerios in my daughter’s dollhouse? What distinguishes one kind of matzah from the other? Questions were drawn from within the OU and from e-mails sent in by interested consumers. Tune in and be awed and enlightened by the Poskim for OU Kashruth. Recorded live on – March 24, 2009 at OU World Headquarters in NY, NY. Click here to enjoy the 5768 pre-Pesach webcast! tag:odeo.com,2009-03-25,24359482 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:15:24 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24521125-OU-Kosher-Pre-Pesach-Webcast-5769 Practical Issues in Hilchos Pesach In this extra-special video, the Orthodox Union’s prominent Poskim, Rav Yisroel Belsky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah V’Da’as, and Rav Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Rabbenu Yitzchok Elchanon, return to focus on issues of practical halacha related to Pesach. This year’s topics include: Is Quinoa on the list of Kitniyos?; What areas need to be searched for chometz?; How do I prepare my oven and my sink? Do I need to worry about Cheerios in my daughter’s dollhouse? What distinguishes one kind of matzah from the other? Questions were drawn from within the OU and from e-mails sent in by interested consumers. Tune in and be awed and enlightened by the Poskim for OU Kashruth. Recorded live on – March 24, 2009 at OU World Headquarters in NY, NY. Click here to enjoy the 5768 pre-Pesach webcast! Practical Issues in Hilchos Pesach In this extra-special video, the Orthodox Union’s prominent Poskim, Rav Yisroel Belsky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah V’Da’as, and Rav Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Rabbenu Yitzchok Elchanon, return to focus on issues of practical halacha related to Pesach. This year’s topics include: Is Quinoa on the list of Kitniyos?; What areas need to be searched for chometz?; How do I prepare my oven and my sink? Do I need to worry about Cheerios in my daughter’s dollhouse? What distinguishes one kind of matzah from the other? Questions were drawn from within the OU and from e-mails sent in by interested consumers. Tune in and be awed and enlightened by the Poskim for OU Kashruth. Recorded live on – March 24, 2009 at OU World Headquarters in NY, NY. Click here to enjoy the 5768 pre-Pesach webcast! Practical Issues in Hilchos Pesach In this extra-special video, the Orthodox Union’s prominent Poskim, Rav Yisroel Belsky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah V’Da’as, and Rav Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Rabbenu Yitzchok Elchanon, return to focus on issues of practical halacha related to Pesach. This year’s topics include: Is Quinoa on the list of Kitniyos?; What areas need to be searched for chometz?; How do I prepare my oven and my sink? Do I need to worry about Cheerios in my daughter’s dollhouse? What distinguishes one kind of matzah from the other? Questions were drawn from within the OU and from e-mails sent in by interested consumers. Tune in and be awed and enlightened by the Poskim for OU Kashruth. Recorded live on – March 24, 2009 at OU World Headquarters in NY, NY. Click here to enjoy the 5768 pre-Pesach webcast! tag:odeo.com,2009-03-25,24521125 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:15:18 -0700 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24244092-Gelatin-Desserts-Desertion-of-Kashrus Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Among the most fascinating topics in contemporary kashrus is the status of gelatin. Let Rabbi Eli Gersten, the Rabbinic Coordinator charged with recording P’sak and Policy for OU Kashruth, guide you masterfully through an exploration of the relevant sources in halacha and science. Can gelatin derived from a pig be kosher? What about a kosher animal, improperly slaughtered? Could kosher animal-derived gelatin be parve? What do the most reputable agencies say? Grab some gummy bears and yogurt and tune in! If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Among the most fascinating topics in contemporary kashrus is the status of gelatin. Let Rabbi Eli Gersten, the Rabbinic Coordinator charged with recording P’sak and Policy for OU Kashruth, guide you masterfully through an exploration of the relevant sources in halacha and science. Can gelatin derived from a pig be kosher? What about a kosher animal, improperly slaughtered? Could kosher animal-derived gelatin be parve? What do the most reputable agencies say? Grab some gummy bears and yogurt and tune in! If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Among the most fascinating topics in contemporary kashrus is the status of gelatin. Let Rabbi Eli Gersten, the Rabbinic Coordinator charged with recording P’sak and Policy for OU Kashruth, guide you masterfully through an exploration of the relevant sources in halacha and science. Can gelatin derived from a pig be kosher? What about a kosher animal, improperly slaughtered? Could kosher animal-derived gelatin be parve? What do the most reputable agencies say? Grab some gummy bears and yogurt and tune in! If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2009-03-04,24244092 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:46:57 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24359483-Gelatin-Desserts-Desertion-of-Kashrus Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Among the most fascinating topics in contemporary kashrus is the status of gelatin. Let Rabbi Eli Gersten, the Rabbinic Coordinator charged with recording P’sak and Policy for OU Kashruth, guide you masterfully through an exploration of the relevant sources in halacha and science. Can gelatin derived from a pig be kosher? What about a kosher animal, improperly slaughtered? Could kosher animal-derived gelatin be parve? What do the most reputable agencies say? Grab some gummy bears and yogurt and tune in! If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Among the most fascinating topics in contemporary kashrus is the status of gelatin. Let Rabbi Eli Gersten, the Rabbinic Coordinator charged with recording P’sak and Policy for OU Kashruth, guide you masterfully through an exploration of the relevant sources in halacha and science. Can gelatin derived from a pig be kosher? What about a kosher animal, improperly slaughtered? Could kosher animal-derived gelatin be parve? What do the most reputable agencies say? Grab some gummy bears and yogurt and tune in! If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Among the most fascinating topics in contemporary kashrus is the status of gelatin. Let Rabbi Eli Gersten, the Rabbinic Coordinator charged with recording P’sak and Policy for OU Kashruth, guide you masterfully through an exploration of the relevant sources in halacha and science. Can gelatin derived from a pig be kosher? What about a kosher animal, improperly slaughtered? Could kosher animal-derived gelatin be parve? What do the most reputable agencies say? Grab some gummy bears and yogurt and tune in! If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2009-03-04,24359483 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:46:03 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24244094-Fish-with-Meat-nbsp-Keeping-the-Cows-from-the-Carps Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division A kosher cheeseburger is an oxymoron! A lesser-known kosher regulation is the separation of meat and fish. Join Rabbi David Bistricer, OU Kosher rabbinic coordinator, as he expertly and thoroughly explores this almost hidden facet of Torah life. Topics include: the use of ovens for meat and fish; eating fish and meat in the same meal; additives containing anchovies and omega-3 fatty acids. “Scale” the heights of Jewish knowledge as you “meat” this topic head-on! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division A kosher cheeseburger is an oxymoron! A lesser-known kosher regulation is the separation of meat and fish. Join Rabbi David Bistricer, OU Kosher rabbinic coordinator, as he expertly and thoroughly explores this almost hidden facet of Torah life. Topics include: the use of ovens for meat and fish; eating fish and meat in the same meal; additives containing anchovies and omega-3 fatty acids. “Scale” the heights of Jewish knowledge as you “meat” this topic head-on! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division A kosher cheeseburger is an oxymoron! A lesser-known kosher regulation is the separation of meat and fish. Join Rabbi David Bistricer, OU Kosher rabbinic coordinator, as he expertly and thoroughly explores this almost hidden facet of Torah life. Topics include: the use of ovens for meat and fish; eating fish and meat in the same meal; additives containing anchovies and omega-3 fatty acids. “Scale” the heights of Jewish knowledge as you “meat” this topic head-on! tag:odeo.com,2009-03-03,24244094 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:28:21 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24244095-Feeding-Animals-nbsp-Of-%E2%80%9CK%E2%80%9Dats-%E2%80%9CK%E2%80%9Danines-and-Kashrus Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division Reuven and Rivka have to keep kosher—but what about Rover? Join Rabbi David Bistricer, OU Kosher rabbinic coordinator, as he explores the surprising topic of kosher animal food! Can you use a can of dog-food that contains meat cooked with milk? Can a Jewish farmer feed his cows and chickens a non-kosher animal-feed? Tune in to hear some startling sound-“bites”! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division Reuven and Rivka have to keep kosher—but what about Rover? Join Rabbi David Bistricer, OU Kosher rabbinic coordinator, as he explores the surprising topic of kosher animal food! Can you use a can of dog-food that contains meat cooked with milk? Can a Jewish farmer feed his cows and chickens a non-kosher animal-feed? Tune in to hear some startling sound-“bites”! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division Reuven and Rivka have to keep kosher—but what about Rover? Join Rabbi David Bistricer, OU Kosher rabbinic coordinator, as he explores the surprising topic of kosher animal food! Can you use a can of dog-food that contains meat cooked with milk? Can a Jewish farmer feed his cows and chickens a non-kosher animal-feed? Tune in to hear some startling sound-“bites”! tag:odeo.com,2009-03-03,24244095 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:27:51 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24132514-A-Refreshing-Approach-To-Dairy-Products Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Decades ago, the great sage Rav Moshe Feinstein, Zatzal, issued his permit to consume milk sold by American dairy companies. On what was this courageous ruling based? And is it still applicable today? Join Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing vast expertise in the dairy industry, for a clear and thorough – and surprising! – discourse on what’s “moo” with milk. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gordimer please send them to: gordimer@ou.org Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Decades ago, the great sage Rav Moshe Feinstein, Zatzal, issued his permit to consume milk sold by American dairy companies. On what was this courageous ruling based? And is it still applicable today? Join Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing vast expertise in the dairy industry, for a clear and thorough – and surprising! – discourse on what’s “moo” with milk. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gordimer please send them to: gordimer@ou.org Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Decades ago, the great sage Rav Moshe Feinstein, Zatzal, issued his permit to consume milk sold by American dairy companies. On what was this courageous ruling based? And is it still applicable today? Join Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing vast expertise in the dairy industry, for a clear and thorough – and surprising! – discourse on what’s “moo” with milk. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gordimer please send them to: gordimer@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2009-02-19,24132514 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:16:00 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24244096-A-Refreshing-Approach-To-Dairy-Products Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Decades ago, the great sage Rav Moshe Feinstein, Zatzal, issued his permit to consume milk sold by American dairy companies. On what was this courageous ruling based? And is it still applicable today? Join Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing vast expertise in the dairy industry, for a clear and thorough – and surprising! – discourse on what’s “moo” with milk. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gordimer please send them to: gordimer@ou.org Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Decades ago, the great sage Rav Moshe Feinstein, Zatzal, issued his permit to consume milk sold by American dairy companies. On what was this courageous ruling based? And is it still applicable today? Join Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing vast expertise in the dairy industry, for a clear and thorough – and surprising! – discourse on what’s “moo” with milk. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gordimer please send them to: gordimer@ou.org Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Decades ago, the great sage Rav Moshe Feinstein, Zatzal, issued his permit to consume milk sold by American dairy companies. On what was this courageous ruling based? And is it still applicable today? Join Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing vast expertise in the dairy industry, for a clear and thorough – and surprising! – discourse on what’s “moo” with milk. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gordimer please send them to: gordimer@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2009-02-19,24244096 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:16:25 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24014170-Kashruth-in-the-Workplace-%E2%80%93-WEBCAST-VIDEO Rabbi Yisroel Belsky & Rabbi Hershel Schachter Senior Halachic Consultants, OU Kashruth In this priceless webcast presentation, OU Kashruth’s internationally-renowned Poskim bring their immense knowledge and understanding to bear on practical kashrus issues in the workplace. Numerous relevant topics are discussed, such as: How do I use a non-kosher microwave? Can I attend the end-of-year party? Is it permissible to use the hot water from the public water cooler? BONUS: An invaluable discussion of the current financial crisis! Tune in to this tour de force in which timeless halachos are applied to timely day-to-day questions. This webcast was recorded live at the OU’s headquarters in New York on January 27, 2008. Rabbi Yisroel Belsky & Rabbi Hershel Schachter Senior Halachic Consultants, OU Kashruth In this priceless webcast presentation, OU Kashruth’s internationally-renowned Poskim bring their immense knowledge and understanding to bear on practical kashrus issues in the workplace. Numerous relevant topics are discussed, such as: How do I use a non-kosher microwave? Can I attend the end-of-year party? Is it permissible to use the hot water from the public water cooler? BONUS: An invaluable discussion of the current financial crisis! Tune in to this tour de force in which timeless halachos are applied to timely day-to-day questions. This webcast was recorded live at the OU’s headquarters in New York on January 27, 2008. Rabbi Yisroel Belsky & Rabbi Hershel Schachter Senior Halachic Consultants, OU Kashruth In this priceless webcast presentation, OU Kashruth’s internationally-renowned Poskim bring their immense knowledge and understanding to bear on practical kashrus issues in the workplace. Numerous relevant topics are discussed, such as: How do I use a non-kosher microwave? Can I attend the end-of-year party? Is it permissible to use the hot water from the public water cooler? BONUS: An invaluable discussion of the current financial crisis! Tune in to this tour de force in which timeless halachos are applied to timely day-to-day questions. This webcast was recorded live at the OU’s headquarters in New York on January 27, 2008. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-02,24014170 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:24:00 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24244097-Kashruth-in-the-Workplace-%E2%80%93-WEBCAST-VIDEO Rabbi Yisroel Belsky & Rabbi Hershel Schachter Senior Halachic Consultants, OU Kashruth In this priceless webcast presentation, OU Kashruth’s internationally-renowned Poskim bring their immense knowledge and understanding to bear on practical kashrus issues in the workplace. Numerous relevant topics are discussed, such as: How do I use a non-kosher microwave? Can I attend the end-of-year party? Is it permissible to use the hot water from the public water cooler? BONUS: An invaluable discussion of the current financial crisis! Tune in to this tour de force in which timeless halachos are applied to timely day-to-day questions. This webcast was recorded live at the OU’s headquarters in New York on January 27, 2008. Rabbi Yisroel Belsky & Rabbi Hershel Schachter Senior Halachic Consultants, OU Kashruth In this priceless webcast presentation, OU Kashruth’s internationally-renowned Poskim bring their immense knowledge and understanding to bear on practical kashrus issues in the workplace. Numerous relevant topics are discussed, such as: How do I use a non-kosher microwave? Can I attend the end-of-year party? Is it permissible to use the hot water from the public water cooler? BONUS: An invaluable discussion of the current financial crisis! Tune in to this tour de force in which timeless halachos are applied to timely day-to-day questions. This webcast was recorded live at the OU’s headquarters in New York on January 27, 2008. Rabbi Yisroel Belsky & Rabbi Hershel Schachter Senior Halachic Consultants, OU Kashruth In this priceless webcast presentation, OU Kashruth’s internationally-renowned Poskim bring their immense knowledge and understanding to bear on practical kashrus issues in the workplace. Numerous relevant topics are discussed, such as: How do I use a non-kosher microwave? Can I attend the end-of-year party? Is it permissible to use the hot water from the public water cooler? BONUS: An invaluable discussion of the current financial crisis! Tune in to this tour de force in which timeless halachos are applied to timely day-to-day questions. This webcast was recorded live at the OU’s headquarters in New York on January 27, 2008. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-02,24244097 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:24:00 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/23801477-Torah-and-Spices-Lots-of-Surprises-%E2%80%93-Part-I Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, OU Kashruth Division Variety is the spice of life…but does kosher life contain a variety of spices? “Yes!,” says Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison, Director of OU Kashruth’s Ingredient Approval Registry. Join Rabbi Morrsion as he elucidates the safety-zones and hazard-zones in kosher spice certification. Are there problems to find when you clean and grind? When you stop spices from clumping is it kashrus you’re dumping? Make “thyme” to listen! Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, OU Kashruth Division Variety is the spice of life…but does kosher life contain a variety of spices? “Yes!,” says Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison, Director of OU Kashruth’s Ingredient Approval Registry. Join Rabbi Morrsion as he elucidates the safety-zones and hazard-zones in kosher spice certification. Are there problems to find when you clean and grind? When you stop spices from clumping is it kashrus you’re dumping? Make “thyme” to listen! Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, OU Kashruth Division Variety is the spice of life…but does kosher life contain a variety of spices? “Yes!,” says Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison, Director of OU Kashruth’s Ingredient Approval Registry. Join Rabbi Morrsion as he elucidates the safety-zones and hazard-zones in kosher spice certification. Are there problems to find when you clean and grind? When you stop spices from clumping is it kashrus you’re dumping? Make “thyme” to listen! tag:odeo.com,2008-12-23,23801477 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:53:00 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/23801478-Torah-and-Spices-Lots-of-Surprises-%E2%80%93-Part-II Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, OU Kashruth Division In the conclusion of this two-part series on kosher spices, Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison, Director of OU Kashruth’s Ingredient Approval Registry, discusses the red-flag issues surrounding spice-blends and seasonings. Could a blend with basil be basically traif? Would a dairy curry blend curry favor with G-d? Should a flesihig carraway blend be carried away? Don’t “leaf” your computer without listening in! Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, OU Kashruth Division In the conclusion of this two-part series on kosher spices, Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison, Director of OU Kashruth’s Ingredient Approval Registry, discusses the red-flag issues surrounding spice-blends and seasonings. Could a blend with basil be basically traif? Would a dairy curry blend curry favor with G-d? Should a flesihig carraway blend be carried away? Don’t “leaf” your computer without listening in! Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, OU Kashruth Division In the conclusion of this two-part series on kosher spices, Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison, Director of OU Kashruth’s Ingredient Approval Registry, discusses the red-flag issues surrounding spice-blends and seasonings. Could a blend with basil be basically traif? Would a dairy curry blend curry favor with G-d? Should a flesihig carraway blend be carried away? Don’t “leaf” your computer without listening in! tag:odeo.com,2008-12-23,23801478 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:52:00 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24244098-Torah-and-Spices-Lots-of-Surprises-%E2%80%93-Part-I Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, OU Kashruth Division Variety is the spice of life…but does kosher life contain a variety of spices? “Yes!,” says Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison, Director of OU Kashruth’s Ingredient Approval Registry. Join Rabbi Morrsion as he elucidates the safety-zones and hazard-zones in kosher spice certification. Are there problems to find when you clean and grind? When you stop spices from clumping is it kashrus you’re dumping? Make “thyme” to listen! Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, OU Kashruth Division Variety is the spice of life…but does kosher life contain a variety of spices? “Yes!,” says Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison, Director of OU Kashruth’s Ingredient Approval Registry. Join Rabbi Morrsion as he elucidates the safety-zones and hazard-zones in kosher spice certification. Are there problems to find when you clean and grind? When you stop spices from clumping is it kashrus you’re dumping? Make “thyme” to listen! Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, OU Kashruth Division Variety is the spice of life…but does kosher life contain a variety of spices? “Yes!,” says Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison, Director of OU Kashruth’s Ingredient Approval Registry. Join Rabbi Morrsion as he elucidates the safety-zones and hazard-zones in kosher spice certification. Are there problems to find when you clean and grind? When you stop spices from clumping is it kashrus you’re dumping? Make “thyme” to listen! tag:odeo.com,2008-12-23,24244098 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:53:00 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24244115-Torah-and-Spices-Lots-of-Surprises-%E2%80%93-Part-II Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, OU Kashruth Division In the conclusion of this two-part series on kosher spices, Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison, Director of OU Kashruth’s Ingredient Approval Registry, discusses the red-flag issues surrounding spice-blends and seasonings. Could a blend with basil be basically traif? Would a dairy curry blend curry favor with G-d? Should a flesihig carraway blend be carried away? Don’t “leaf” your computer without listening in! Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, OU Kashruth Division In the conclusion of this two-part series on kosher spices, Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison, Director of OU Kashruth’s Ingredient Approval Registry, discusses the red-flag issues surrounding spice-blends and seasonings. Could a blend with basil be basically traif? Would a dairy curry blend curry favor with G-d? Should a flesihig carraway blend be carried away? Don’t “leaf” your computer without listening in! Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, OU Kashruth Division In the conclusion of this two-part series on kosher spices, Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison, Director of OU Kashruth’s Ingredient Approval Registry, discusses the red-flag issues surrounding spice-blends and seasonings. Could a blend with basil be basically traif? Would a dairy curry blend curry favor with G-d? Should a flesihig carraway blend be carried away? Don’t “leaf” your computer without listening in! tag:odeo.com,2008-12-23,24244115 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:52:00 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/23764124-How-to-Be-a-Sharp-Cookie-Cutting-Through-a-Davar-Charif Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth We don’t compare apples and oranges - but we’d better compare apples and onions! Join Rabbi Eli Gersten, the OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinator charged with recording OU P’sak and Policy, in an exploration of strange creatures in the world of kashrus: the sharp foods (devarim charifim). Learn the ramifications of cutting an onion (or garlic, or radish, etc.) with a fleishig knife. Could YOUR milchigs end up traif? Find out now!If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth We don’t compare apples and oranges - but we’d better compare apples and onions! Join Rabbi Eli Gersten, the OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinator charged with recording OU P’sak and Policy, in an exploration of strange creatures in the world of kashrus: the sharp foods (devarim charifim). Learn the ramifications of cutting an onion (or garlic, or radish, etc.) with a fleishig knife. Could YOUR milchigs end up traif? Find out now!If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth We don’t compare apples and oranges - but we’d better compare apples and onions! Join Rabbi Eli Gersten, the OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinator charged with recording OU P’sak and Policy, in an exploration of strange creatures in the world of kashrus: the sharp foods (devarim charifim). Learn the ramifications of cutting an onion (or garlic, or radish, etc.) with a fleishig knife. Could YOUR milchigs end up traif? Find out now!If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2008-12-16,23764124 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:39:00 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24244117-How-to-Be-a-Sharp-Cookie-Cutting-Through-a-Davar-Charif Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth We don’t compare apples and oranges - but we’d better compare apples and onions! Join Rabbi Eli Gersten, the OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinator charged with recording OU P’sak and Policy, in an exploration of strange creatures in the world of kashrus: the sharp foods (devarim charifim). Learn the ramifications of cutting an onion (or garlic, or radish, etc.) with a fleishig knife. Could YOUR milchigs end up traif? Find out now!If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth We don’t compare apples and oranges - but we’d better compare apples and onions! Join Rabbi Eli Gersten, the OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinator charged with recording OU P’sak and Policy, in an exploration of strange creatures in the world of kashrus: the sharp foods (devarim charifim). Learn the ramifications of cutting an onion (or garlic, or radish, etc.) with a fleishig knife. Could YOUR milchigs end up traif? Find out now!If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org Rabbi Eli Gersten Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth We don’t compare apples and oranges - but we’d better compare apples and onions! Join Rabbi Eli Gersten, the OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinator charged with recording OU P’sak and Policy, in an exploration of strange creatures in the world of kashrus: the sharp foods (devarim charifim). Learn the ramifications of cutting an onion (or garlic, or radish, etc.) with a fleishig knife. Could YOUR milchigs end up traif? Find out now!If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org tag:odeo.com,2008-12-16,24244117 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:39:00 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/23740579-Latkes-and-Donuts-%E2%80%9COil%E2%80%9D-You-Ever-Wanted-to-Know Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division Although we associate latkes and donuts with Chanukah, in actuality, the halachic questions they engender apply all year. Rabbi David Bistricer, an OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinator, provides a clear and concise guide to the lesser-known issues. He explores such topics as: What does a potato have to do with intermarriage? Could you use donuts on Shabbos instead of challah? You’ll be sur-“fried” at the answers! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division Although we associate latkes and donuts with Chanukah, in actuality, the halachic questions they engender apply all year. Rabbi David Bistricer, an OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinator, provides a clear and concise guide to the lesser-known issues. He explores such topics as: What does a potato have to do with intermarriage? Could you use donuts on Shabbos instead of challah? You’ll be sur-“fried” at the answers! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division Although we associate latkes and donuts with Chanukah, in actuality, the halachic questions they engender apply all year. Rabbi David Bistricer, an OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinator, provides a clear and concise guide to the lesser-known issues. He explores such topics as: What does a potato have to do with intermarriage? Could you use donuts on Shabbos instead of challah? You’ll be sur-“fried” at the answers! tag:odeo.com,2008-12-11,23740579 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:29:00 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24244120-Latkes-and-Donuts-%E2%80%9COil%E2%80%9D-You-Ever-Wanted-to-Know Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division Although we associate latkes and donuts with Chanukah, in actuality, the halachic questions they engender apply all year. Rabbi David Bistricer, an OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinator, provides a clear and concise guide to the lesser-known issues. He explores such topics as: What does a potato have to do with intermarriage? Could you use donuts on Shabbos instead of challah? You’ll be sur-“fried” at the answers! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division Although we associate latkes and donuts with Chanukah, in actuality, the halachic questions they engender apply all year. Rabbi David Bistricer, an OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinator, provides a clear and concise guide to the lesser-known issues. He explores such topics as: What does a potato have to do with intermarriage? Could you use donuts on Shabbos instead of challah? You’ll be sur-“fried” at the answers! Rabbi David Bistricer Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division Although we associate latkes and donuts with Chanukah, in actuality, the halachic questions they engender apply all year. Rabbi David Bistricer, an OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinator, provides a clear and concise guide to the lesser-known issues. He explores such topics as: What does a potato have to do with intermarriage? Could you use donuts on Shabbos instead of challah? You’ll be sur-“fried” at the answers! tag:odeo.com,2008-12-11,24244120 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:29:00 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/23706643-The-Partridge-Family-Only-Partly-Kosher Rabbi Chaim Loike Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Sherlock Holmes meets the Shulchan Aruch! Join Rabbi Chaim Loike, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth with special expertise in birds, as he describes the OU’s investigation into the kashrus of the partridge. Do partridges appear in the Bible? Is partaking of a partridge part of our patrimony? What precisely is the OU’s position? You’ll get the answers to these and other questions in this presentation. Rabbi Chaim Loike Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Sherlock Holmes meets the Shulchan Aruch! Join Rabbi Chaim Loike, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth with special expertise in birds, as he describes the OU’s investigation into the kashrus of the partridge. Do partridges appear in the Bible? Is partaking of a partridge part of our patrimony? What precisely is the OU’s position? You’ll get the answers to these and other questions in this presentation. Rabbi Chaim Loike Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Sherlock Holmes meets the Shulchan Aruch! Join Rabbi Chaim Loike, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth with special expertise in birds, as he describes the OU’s investigation into the kashrus of the partridge. Do partridges appear in the Bible? Is partaking of a partridge part of our patrimony? What precisely is the OU’s position? You’ll get the answers to these and other questions in this presentation. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-04,23706643 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:56:00 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24244121-The-Partridge-Family-Only-Partly-Kosher Rabbi Chaim Loike Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Sherlock Holmes meets the Shulchan Aruch! Join Rabbi Chaim Loike, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth with special expertise in birds, as he describes the OU’s investigation into the kashrus of the partridge. Do partridges appear in the Bible? Is partaking of a partridge part of our patrimony? What precisely is the OU’s position? You’ll get the answers to these and other questions in this presentation. BONUS: Click here to see pictures! Rabbi Chaim Loike Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Sherlock Holmes meets the Shulchan Aruch! Join Rabbi Chaim Loike, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth with special expertise in birds, as he describes the OU’s investigation into the kashrus of the partridge. Do partridges appear in the Bible? Is partaking of a partridge part of our patrimony? What precisely is the OU’s position? You’ll get the answers to these and other questions in this presentation. BONUS: Click here to see pictures! Rabbi Chaim Loike Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Sherlock Holmes meets the Shulchan Aruch! Join Rabbi Chaim Loike, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth with special expertise in birds, as he describes the OU’s investigation into the kashrus of the partridge. Do partridges appear in the Bible? Is partaking of a partridge part of our patrimony? What precisely is the OU’s position? You’ll get the answers to these and other questions in this presentation. BONUS: Click here to see pictures! tag:odeo.com,2008-12-04,24244121 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:56:00 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/23673574-Kosher-Home-Sweet-Home-Part-II-%E2%80%93-WEBCAST-VIDEO Rabbi Yisroel Belsky & Rabbi Hershel Schachter Senior Halachic Consultants, OU Kashruth In this priceless webcast presentation, OU Kashruth’s internationally-renowned Poskim again bring their immense knowledge and understanding to bear on practical issues in the kosher kitchen. Numerous relevant topics are discussed, such as: Do Insta-Hot faucets become “meat” or “dairy”? Does anything besides a utensil have to be designated “meat” or “dairy” in my kitchen? Does my baby need to wait six hours after eating meat? What do I do with heirloom non-kosher china? Tune in to this tour de force in which timeless halachos are applied to timely day-to-day questions. This webcast was recorded live at the OU’s headquarters in New York on November 25, 2008. Rabbi Yisroel Belsky & Rabbi Hershel Schachter Senior Halachic Consultants, OU Kashruth In this priceless webcast presentation, OU Kashruth’s internationally-renowned Poskim again bring their immense knowledge and understanding to bear on practical issues in the kosher kitchen. Numerous relevant topics are discussed, such as: Do Insta-Hot faucets become “meat” or “dairy”? Does anything besides a utensil have to be designated “meat” or “dairy” in my kitchen? Does my baby need to wait six hours after eating meat? What do I do with heirloom non-kosher china? Tune in to this tour de force in which timeless halachos are applied to timely day-to-day questions. This webcast was recorded live at the OU’s headquarters in New York on November 25, 2008. Rabbi Yisroel Belsky & Rabbi Hershel Schachter Senior Halachic Consultants, OU Kashruth In this priceless webcast presentation, OU Kashruth’s internationally-renowned Poskim again bring their immense knowledge and understanding to bear on practical issues in the kosher kitchen. Numerous relevant topics are discussed, such as: Do Insta-Hot faucets become “meat” or “dairy”? Does anything besides a utensil have to be designated “meat” or “dairy” in my kitchen? Does my baby need to wait six hours after eating meat? What do I do with heirloom non-kosher china? Tune in to this tour de force in which timeless halachos are applied to timely day-to-day questions. This webcast was recorded live at the OU’s headquarters in New York on November 25, 2008. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-26,23673574 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:32:00 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24244123-Kosher-Home-Sweet-Home-Part-II-%E2%80%93-WEBCAST-VIDEO Rabbi Yisroel Belsky & Rabbi Hershel Schachter Senior Halachic Consultants, OU Kashruth In this priceless webcast presentation, OU Kashruth’s internationally-renowned Poskim again bring their immense knowledge and understanding to bear on practical issues in the kosher kitchen. Numerous relevant topics are discussed, such as: Do Insta-Hot faucets become “meat” or “dairy”? Does anything besides a utensil have to be designated “meat” or “dairy” in my kitchen? Does my baby need to wait six hours after eating meat? What do I do with heirloom non-kosher china? Tune in to this tour de force in which timeless halachos are applied to timely day-to-day questions. This webcast was recorded live at the OU’s headquarters in New York on November 25, 2008. Rabbi Yisroel Belsky & Rabbi Hershel Schachter Senior Halachic Consultants, OU Kashruth In this priceless webcast presentation, OU Kashruth’s internationally-renowned Poskim again bring their immense knowledge and understanding to bear on practical issues in the kosher kitchen. Numerous relevant topics are discussed, such as: Do Insta-Hot faucets become “meat” or “dairy”? Does anything besides a utensil have to be designated “meat” or “dairy” in my kitchen? Does my baby need to wait six hours after eating meat? What do I do with heirloom non-kosher china? Tune in to this tour de force in which timeless halachos are applied to timely day-to-day questions. This webcast was recorded live at the OU’s headquarters in New York on November 25, 2008. Rabbi Yisroel Belsky & Rabbi Hershel Schachter Senior Halachic Consultants, OU Kashruth In this priceless webcast presentation, OU Kashruth’s internationally-renowned Poskim again bring their immense knowledge and understanding to bear on practical issues in the kosher kitchen. Numerous relevant topics are discussed, such as: Do Insta-Hot faucets become “meat” or “dairy”? Does anything besides a utensil have to be designated “meat” or “dairy” in my kitchen? Does my baby need to wait six hours after eating meat? What do I do with heirloom non-kosher china? Tune in to this tour de force in which timeless halachos are applied to timely day-to-day questions. This webcast was recorded live at the OU’s headquarters in New York on November 25, 2008. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-26,24244123 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:32:00 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/23603010-YU-at-the-OU-Seminars-in-Kashrus-and-Chemistry YU at the OU: Seminars in Kashrus and Chemistry: A special VIDEO Tidbit. On 10/31/08, the OU was privileged to host a chemistry class from Yeshiva University (YU). YU has always emphasized the usage of worldly knowledge in service of the Torah’s goals, and this seminar epitomizes that lofty notion. Heat and Cooking in Halacha presented by Rabbi Eli Gersten, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Recorder of OU P’sak and Policy, is a discussion of the definitions and applications of heat in Halacha (e.g., kashering utensils). Extraction and Distillation in Halacha presented by Rabbi Nosson Neuberger, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Asst. Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, is an examination of essential oils and alcoholic beverages. Chemical Changes in Substances presented by Rabbi Gavriel Price, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Ingredient Approval Registry, is an exploration of the halachic definition of “change” and potential leniencies drawn therefrom. YU at the OU: Seminars in Kashrus and Chemistry: A special VIDEO Tidbit. On 10/31/08, the OU was privileged to host a chemistry class from Yeshiva University (YU). YU has always emphasized the usage of worldly knowledge in service of the Torah’s goals, and this seminar epitomizes that lofty notion. Heat and Cooking in Halacha presented by Rabbi Eli Gersten, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Recorder of OU P’sak and Policy, is a discussion of the definitions and applications of heat in Halacha (e.g., kashering utensils). Extraction and Distillation in Halacha presented by Rabbi Nosson Neuberger, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Asst. Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, is an examination of essential oils and alcoholic beverages. Chemical Changes in Substances presented by Rabbi Gavriel Price, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Ingredient Approval Registry, is an exploration of the halachic definition of “change” and potential leniencies drawn therefrom. YU at the OU: Seminars in Kashrus and Chemistry: A special VIDEO Tidbit. On 10/31/08, the OU was privileged to host a chemistry class from Yeshiva University (YU). YU has always emphasized the usage of worldly knowledge in service of the Torah’s goals, and this seminar epitomizes that lofty notion. Heat and Cooking in Halacha presented by Rabbi Eli Gersten, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Recorder of OU P’sak and Policy, is a discussion of the definitions and applications of heat in Halacha (e.g., kashering utensils). Extraction and Distillation in Halacha presented by Rabbi Nosson Neuberger, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Asst. Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, is an examination of essential oils and alcoholic beverages. Chemical Changes in Substances presented by Rabbi Gavriel Price, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Ingredient Approval Registry, is an exploration of the halachic definition of “change” and potential leniencies drawn therefrom. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-10,23603010 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:26:00 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits http://odeo.com/episodes/24244127-YU-at-the-OU-Seminars-in-Kashrus-and-Chemistry YU at the OU: Seminars in Kashrus and Chemistry: A special VIDEO Tidbit. On 10/31/08, the OU was privileged to host a chemistry class from Yeshiva University (YU). YU has always emphasized the usage of worldly knowledge in service of the Torah’s goals, and this seminar epitomizes that lofty notion. Heat and Cooking in Halacha presented by Rabbi Eli Gersten, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Recorder of OU P’sak and Policy, is a discussion of the definitions and applications of heat in Halacha (e.g., kashering utensils). Extraction and Distillation in Halacha presented by Rabbi Nosson Neuberger, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Asst. Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, is an examination of essential oils and alcoholic beverages. Chemical Changes in Substances presented by Rabbi Gavriel Price, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Ingredient Approval Registry, is an exploration of the halachic definition of “change” and potential leniencies drawn therefrom. YU at the OU: Seminars in Kashrus and Chemistry: A special VIDEO Tidbit. On 10/31/08, the OU was privileged to host a chemistry class from Yeshiva University (YU). YU has always emphasized the usage of worldly knowledge in service of the Torah’s goals, and this seminar epitomizes that lofty notion. Heat and Cooking in Halacha presented by Rabbi Eli Gersten, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Recorder of OU P’sak and Policy, is a discussion of the definitions and applications of heat in Halacha (e.g., kashering utensils). Extraction and Distillation in Halacha presented by Rabbi Nosson Neuberger, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Asst. Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, is an examination of essential oils and alcoholic beverages. Chemical Changes in Substances presented by Rabbi Gavriel Price, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Ingredient Approval Registry, is an exploration of the halachic definition of “change” and potential leniencies drawn therefrom. YU at the OU: Seminars in Kashrus and Chemistry: A special VIDEO Tidbit. On 10/31/08, the OU was privileged to host a chemistry class from Yeshiva University (YU). YU has always emphasized the usage of worldly knowledge in service of the Torah’s goals, and this seminar epitomizes that lofty notion. Heat and Cooking in Halacha presented by Rabbi Eli Gersten, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Recorder of OU P’sak and Policy, is a discussion of the definitions and applications of heat in Halacha (e.g., kashering utensils). Extraction and Distillation in Halacha presented by Rabbi Nosson Neuberger, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Asst. Director, Ingredient Approval Registry, is an examination of essential oils and alcoholic beverages. Chemical Changes in Substances presented by Rabbi Gavriel Price, Rabbinic Coordinator OU Kashruth, Ingredient Approval Registry, is an exploration of the halachic definition of “change” and potential leniencies drawn therefrom. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-10,24244127 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:26:00 -0800 no Kosher Tidbits