The food is Kosher. Even the container is permissible if we can assume more than 24 hours passed since the microwave was used for non-Kosher. If in doubt, you…
The food is Kosher. Even the container is permissible if we can assume more than 24 hours passed since the microwave was used for non-Kosher. If in doubt, you…
Any time a hot food item or a hot pot that is wet on the bottom (or if the table is wet) is placed on the table, it potentially…
Full Question: I share an office with some non-Jews. We have in our office a hot water dispenser; you put your cup underneath the faucet and you press a…
There are different brands of quinoa and different standards in terms of quality. Quinoa in general is not known to be an infested grain. However, this depends on season,…
You would first have have to see if there is a Kosher version of the ones the hospital gave you. If none are available -which is unlikely - and…
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…
There is a way for it to be considered kosher according to the Shulchan Aruch (see Yoreh Deah 123:16). The reason is that the wine crystals become so deteriorated…
The plate should be thrown out, since corelle cannot be Kashered. In desperate situations, where one’s financial situation is tight, and throwing it out is a significant loss, there…
The flour in Twizzlers isn’t a primary ingredient. Although they are cooked using ingredients that cannot be eaten raw, there is no issue of Bishul Akum for the reasons enumerated…
If it's toxic (I.e. inedible) or if it is double wrapped, there is no concern. #5570
Asktherav.com strongly encourages the use of the thrip cloth or shmate method but recommends doing sample checking the regular way too. ראה מש״כ ח״א בקובץ עץ חיים באבוב…
Kashering a sink: Which sinks can be Kashered: Only a metal/stainless steel sink can be koshered. porcelain and enamel sinks cannot be Kashered. Preparing the sink: The sink must be…
Kashering a countertop: Granite countertops: Preparing the countertop: The countertop must be thoroughly cleaned. if any dirt is on the countertop it cannot be Koshered (generally speaking). A mere discoloration however is fine.…
E-cigarettes and VAPES, whether in pod or liquid form are problematic both from a Halachic and health standpoint. See here: Rabbi Daniel Stein: "Are Vaping and E-Cigarettes Kosher?"…
It is difficult to answer you properly without knowing you or your son's religiosity background. In general, a boy in Yeshiva should learn or work in an Orthodox Jewish…
A local supermarket has introduced several brand-new commercial coffee machines (providing espressos, cappuccinos, americanos etc). They have dedicated one for Cholov Yisroel. These machines self-clean and there is thus no…
Dishwasher: The standard approach is to be stringent and not Kasher a dishwasher due to the various concerns, primarily because it is not likely that the hot water cycle…
Water which is not flavored and not fortified does not require a Hechsher. #5274
Allowed. There is no halachic obligation to cook an odd number of eggs. See below for suggested reasons for this custom. הנהגת נשים זקנות. (ראה הלכה יומית תקע ותשצט) וי״א…
