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I was of the understanding that we should not use mother’s milk for our baby if it came from a mother who consumes Cholov Akum. Is this indeed correct?

Yes, it is correct. Sources: See Rema (Yoreh Deah 81:7) & Shach 81:25 & Taz 81:12. See for example Igros Kodesh vol. 1 pg. 238 (non-kosher food that…

Does whey protein powder have to be Cholov Yisroel?

Yes. See here at length for an analysis of the issues. Kosher Cholov Yisroel whey protein powder is available. See, for example, here.

האם צריך לטבול כלי שהגיע מתיקון אצל גוי, כאשר הגוי, החליף בו חלקים, מנרוסטה?

צריך טבילה. אם בברכה, תלוי בכמה פרטים. אם הכלי לא הי׳ ראוי כלל לשימוש לפני זה, וכגון שיש בו נקב בשיעור כונס משקה, יטביל בברכה. אם הי׳ ראוי לשימוש,…

I Toiveled some things and then I noticed that the sticker was on. Do need to Toivel it again?

One of them was a serving tray that also had a bit of glue on it, and one was a water heater but the metal was inside, and the…

I ordered from Amazon 12 boxes of gluten free cookie mix under a certain Hashgacha. I received the cookie mix, but now apparently it is dairy under a different Hashgacha. Amazon credited my account but doesn’t want me to return these items. Can I give it to a Jewish food pantry?

If it is indeed not Cholov Yisroel, you should not give it to a Jewish food pantry. See here at length: https://asktherav.com/can-i-regift-a-present-of-food-that-has-a-hashgocha-which-i-wouldnt-rely-on/

Since raw fish is commonly eaten nowadays, does fish still need to be Bishul Yisroel?

The consensus of contemporary Poskim is that fish must still be Bishul Yisroel. There are various reasons. See below. It should be noted that sushi itself needs to be Bishul…

Can bread that requires reheating be considered Pas Yisroel?

Question: These loaves don’t say that they are Pas Yisroel - but they do say that they recommend reheating (i.e. additional baking?) before eating. (Please see the attached picture.)…

I was recommended by my nutritionist to eat a certain kind of cracker that is high fiber low carb, that will help with lowering cholesterol and weight loss. The product is OU Pareve, ingredients: wheat bran and oat bran (water is not listed in the ingredients). Do they have to be Pas Yisroel?

Link to the product. Answer: Most likely, as is usually the case, it is not all bran. Some of the kernel would be mixed in and thus it would need…

Do chickpeas and beans need to be Bishul Yisroel? In other words, can I buy canned chickpeas or beans with just a Hechsher on them?

Foods that are usually eaten raw or that are not Olah Al Shulchan Melachim (fitting for a kings table) do not fall under the prohibition of Bishul Akum. However,…

אני קונה סיר ברזל בחנות של יהודי ואני לא יודע מי ייצר את זה. צריך לברך על זה? ואם אני קונה בחנות של גויים או באינטרנט מה הדין?

א. באם קונה במקום שרוב המייצרים אינם יהודים יכול גם לברך. ב. כשקנה מחנות של גוים מברך בכל מקרה. לגבי אינטרנט - ראה כאן: https://asktherav.com/24835-does-an-urn-from-a-jewish-manufacture-bought-on-amazon-require-tevilah/ Sources: ראה שו״ת…

Does this packaged crispy fried onions need to be Bishul / Pas Yisroel ? It has wheat flour in the ingredients.

I’m assuming that the flour is not the key ingredient, nor is it there for taste, rather it is there just to give it a crispy texture, and it is…

Do I need to Tovel a metal sink strainer?

You do not need to Toivel a metal sink strainer. Sources: צריך להיות כלי סעודה - ראה שו"ע יו"ד סימן קכ סעיף א. #1878

Article: Does my cereal need to be Pas Yisroel?

Mezonos cereals produced of risen batter from the Chameishas Minei Dagan (the five types of grain, i.e., wheat, barley, rye, oats and spelt) are considered Pas (bread product) by many Poskim, since…

Does a product that contains bread crumbs in it (like a veggie burger) need to be Pas Yisroel?

Whenever the flour/bread component is only a minute amount of the recipe, then it is not considered pas akum. (It goes without saying that you must make sure there…

Do new stove tops and ovens need to be Toveled or Kashered?

The stove top does not need to be Toiveled. If it is brand new, it does not need to be Kashered either. Sources: לענין טבילה, ראה שו"ע סי'…

Is או”ח סי’ קס”ח סעיף ה talking about פת פלטר or פת בעה”ב? Same question about יו”ד סי’ קי”ב סעיפים י”ג & ט”ו.

קאי רק על פת פלטר - ראה יו"ד שם ס"ב. דאלו המקילים בפת בעה"ב הוא רק היכא שלא נמצא פת פלטר כלל, משא"כ בנידון של סי"ג שנמצא פת אחרת. וראה…

Can I regift a present of food that has a Hashgocha which I wouldn’t rely on?

How about other products that are not Cholov Yisroel/Pas Yisroel, etc.? Answer: It depends. If it’s an item which you consider not Kosher, but others consider it Kosher,…

Do corn chips need to be Bishul Yisroel?

Many poskim maintain, at least in the USA, that corn is a food which isn’t subject to Bishul Yisroel, as it isn't fit to be served at a king’s table.…

Do I need to Toivel my electric hot water urn?

Electric Keilim (utensils) are becoming increasingly prevalent, and the consensus among Poskim is that even they need to be Toiveled (immersed in a Mikvah). While many of these Keilim…

Do I have to Tovel a popcorn machine?

The part that comes in contact with the corn requires Tevilah. Regarding electric appliances in general - see here: https://asktherav.com/do-i-need-to-toivel-my-electric-hot-water-urn/

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