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Can a Fleishig knife that was used to cut cheese be Kashered? The knife had not been used for meat 24 hours prior, the knife and cheese were both cold. If so, can it be Kashered in boiling water? Please advise.

If both were cold, the knife does not need to be Kashered - just washed (NOT in hot water). #4297

אם בשלתי מאכל פרווה בכלי בשרי בן יומו, האם אוכל לאוכלו עם חלב? והאם יש חילוק בין ספרדים לאשכנזים?

לא. ספרדים מקילים. מקור: שו״ע יו״ד צה, א-ב. #4324

My doctor prescribed capsules for dizziness. The capsules contain lactose which is dairy. What should I do?

If the dairy (lactose) is in the actual capsule itself, you can remove the capsule and take the powder or pill on its own. Alternatively, you can get a…

Is there any issue with using flavored waxed floss without a Hechsher?

Dental floss may be used even if flavored. Preferable to use unflavored. Sources: שאינו בדרך הנאה. ורגילים להדיח הפה. וראה ס׳ הכשרות כא, נ. ובבי׳ דבריו -יד יהודה…

What filter to remove the copepods in the water is recommended for a Crown Heights apartment sink?

See here: Filters rated 50 microns should be fine, but best to get commercial filters that are 10-15 microns. See here: https://checkvegetables.com/new-york-city-water/ #4266

When a product has OU Hechsher, can a Chossid rely that Bishul Yisroel has been carried out? (specifically Gerber cereal baby puffs snack).

Obviously, the OU ensures that are all its products are Bishul Yisroel. However, there are a range of opinions regarding what needs Bishul Yisroel. You would have to contact…

Can Parve bread baked in a Fleishig oven, specifically in Fleishig Keilim, be served with a Milchig meal?

See Halacha2go.com #622. #4297

I have a Softsoap Milk and Honey Liquid Hand Soap, It says in the ingredients that it includes lactose. Can I use it? How about in the kitchen sink?

Yes, you can use it. מקורות: שו"ע יו"ד סימן קג סעיף א. יש שהעירו בשנים שעברו שיש בב"ח בסבון זה ואסור בהנאה, ולדעתי אין חשש שהרי טעמו פגום…

Is it permissible to attend an iftar feast with other Muslims in a mosque for the sake of interfaith in the community.

There are two questions here. First, if one can eat together with non Jews. Second, if it's OK for a Jew to enter a mosque. A Jew is not…

Does an oven have to be Cholov Yisroel?

If I understand your question correctly, if someone used an oven for a product that is not Cholov Yisroel does the oven need to be Kashered. Yes it needs…

I woke up this morning and there were tiny pieces of meat stuck in my teeth from the night before. Am I supposed to wait six hours from when I removed those pieces from my teeth?

No. מקור: שו״ע יו״ד פט, א. #4171

I normally have a separate oven that we uses for all dairy. Unfortunately it has broken and can’t be fixed before Shavuos. I was wondering if I could use the oven that I normally use strictly for Fleishigs and use it to make dairy at this time (covered if necessary)?

There are countless details involved in converting ovens and stoves from meat use to dairy, but this is not the forum to delve into this at length. (We will…

For business purposes, 3 Jews purchase a hotel. They have a managing company managing it. In the hotel there is a Treif restaurant. Is that an issue?

There is a prohibition of doing business with non-kosher food, in addition to the prohibition of benefiting from some issurim (such as milk and meat mixtures). The best solution…

By accident I fried Schnitzel with a coating that had a seasoning which contains milk in it. I was using a cast iron pan. How can it be Kasherd?

This requires Libbun Gamur. This can be accomplished by putting it into a self clean oven for a complete cycle. #4066

I want to buy this rolling pin, is there a problem with its coating?

Here are the links to the rolling pins I was considering to buy: First link. Second link. Answer: The information there is very limited and does not describe…

Do frozen fruit, like strawberries, blueberries or bananas need a Hechsher? What about frozen vegetables that their sole “ingredient” is the vegetable?

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…

Can one rely on a Goy to check lettuce for bugs?

No. See here about trusting a child, l'havdil. #4036

Am I allowed to fill up a Brita filter pitcher on Shabbos?

It depends what the purpose of filtering is. If it is in order to have cleaner water and one is not highly sensitive to the regular water (איסטניס) -…

Is there any Hiddur in not using Hellman’s mayonnaise?

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

Kashrus

Can a Fleishig knife that was used to cut cheese be Kashered? The knife had not been used for meat 24 hours prior, the knife and cheese were both cold. If so, can it be Kashered in boiling water? Please advise.

אם בשלתי מאכל פרווה בכלי בשרי בן יומו, האם אוכל לאוכלו עם חלב? והאם יש חילוק בין ספרדים לאשכנזים?

My doctor prescribed capsules for dizziness. The capsules contain lactose which is dairy. What should I do?

Is there any issue with using flavored waxed floss without a Hechsher?

What filter to remove the copepods in the water is recommended for a Crown Heights apartment sink?

When a product has OU Hechsher, can a Chossid rely that Bishul Yisroel has been carried out? (specifically Gerber cereal baby puffs snack).

Can Parve bread baked in a Fleishig oven, specifically in Fleishig Keilim, be served with a Milchig meal?

I have a Softsoap Milk and Honey Liquid Hand Soap, It says in the ingredients that it includes lactose. Can I use it? How about in the kitchen sink?

Is it permissible to attend an iftar feast with other Muslims in a mosque for the sake of interfaith in the community.

Does an oven have to be Cholov Yisroel?

I woke up this morning and there were tiny pieces of meat stuck in my teeth from the night before. Am I supposed to wait six hours from when I removed those pieces from my teeth?

I normally have a separate oven that we uses for all dairy. Unfortunately it has broken and can’t be fixed before Shavuos. I was wondering if I could use the oven that I normally use strictly for Fleishigs and use it to make dairy at this time (covered if necessary)?

For business purposes, 3 Jews purchase a hotel. They have a managing company managing it. In the hotel there is a Treif restaurant. Is that an issue?

By accident I fried Schnitzel with a coating that had a seasoning which contains milk in it. I was using a cast iron pan. How can it be Kasherd?

I want to buy this rolling pin, is there a problem with its coating?

Do frozen fruit, like strawberries, blueberries or bananas need a Hechsher? What about frozen vegetables that their sole “ingredient” is the vegetable?

Can one rely on a Goy to check lettuce for bugs?

Am I allowed to fill up a Brita filter pitcher on Shabbos?

Is there any Hiddur in not using Hellman’s mayonnaise?

Do Veggie Straws & Veggie Chips (the company is Sensible Portions) need to be Bishul Yisroel?

I walked into a kosher Butcher store and saw they were selling “Kosher Bacon”.

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If someone takes a plastic gallon of water and pours water into a cooking Cholent does the water bottle become Fleishig?

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