In this case, you only recite Borei Nefashos on the ordinary fruit, as the seven kinds of fruit had less than the requisite amount. In fact, even if…
In this case, you only recite Borei Nefashos on the ordinary fruit, as the seven kinds of fruit had less than the requisite amount. In fact, even if…
It may be used. See here and here. וכש״כ בנדו״ד שצרורים וחתומים. ואף גם במכוסים ועטופים. #2709
As long as they were packaged by a store or company that has separate section just for produce, it's fine, as you can rely that the knife is used…
When eating crackers with tuna you should only make the Bracha on the cracker, and that Bracha covers the tuna eaten with it. Sources: והנה, מדת חסידות לברך…
Question: I have a (removable) polymer resin and acrylic false-tooth. May I eat milchig and fleishig with it in my mouth? Answer: In general, before eating milk products, and even…
Question: I used a (clean) milchig spoon to stir hot tea in a fleishig mug. The tea, however, was pareve. Is the spoon now okay to use? Answer:…
Bread is given special status, and therefore may not be thrown around, even if it will not become repugnant when one throws it. Once it’s spoiled or inedible, it…
One is not allowed to waste any type of food intentionally. In this case it also involves disgracing food. Therefore this practice is not allowed according Halacha. Sources:…
Coca cola is certified by the OU, and a OU symbol is required. Rav Landau from Bnei Brak has a separate line of production with his Hechsher. As far…
You should change that and offer something else. If you cannot change the menu, then offer Mezonos bread. If this is impossible too, then there’s room to be lenient…
In general terms, frozen fruit or vegetables with no additives may be eaten without a Hechsher, provided they are not from Eretz Yisroel or China, and provided there is…
Some are concerned because they leave the eggs without their shell overnight. See here: https://asktherav.com/is-it-permissible-to-take-the-shells-off-of-eggs-before-shabbos-and-store-them-in-a-closed-box-to-be-eaten-on-shabbos/#.XNXpVyiX3Yw.link #3970
Specifically: Lubavitch meat cooked in Keilim or in an oven which were used to cook non-Lubavitch meat but with a good hechsher? How about Parve food (such as fish,…
אין חשש. מטעמי ההיתר: אינו בגדר מטה שמיועד בעיקר לישיבה; השינה בגדר שינת עראי; המטה אינה ראוי׳ לביאה; האוכל אינו על הקרקע (אהל זרוק וכו׳); המקום מלכתחילה מיועד להניח שם…
לכתחילה מקפידים בכל הנ״ל. בדיעבד, יש מקום להקל בשני האופנים. Sources: בכלל, לכמה דעות יש להתיר ברו״ר בדיעבד. והארכנו במק״א. וראה שו״ת תורת שלום מג - כשלא ישנו.…
נחלקו בזה הפוסקים. וכדאי לקלוף כל הפירות. המיקל יש לו על מי לסמוך. ולכו״ע, יש לשטוף לפנ״ז. (ויש המהדרים להוריד כדי נטילה). להלן רשימת הירקות והפירות בהן יש לפעמים…
Although L'chatchilah one should not bring food or drink into the bathroom, if it was done, it can still be consumed. Sources: ראה שו״ת מנחת יצחק ח"ג סי'…
Peeled eggs left overnight (even covered) may not be eaten, even when in a covered and closed box. This applies on Shabbos as well. If the eggs were left…
The Alter Rebbe in Shulchan Aruch brings down that one should not drink water that was left overnight in metal. This is connected to spiritual "bad spirits" ("רוח רעה").…
