Kashrus

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  1. A Comprehensive Question-And-Answer Guide To The Halachos Of Shabbos As They Apply To The Kitchen And Beyond

    Shabbos comes every week, with all types of questions…

    Are twist ties permissible to use?

    What is the way to clean up a spill?

    Can napkins be folded into nice shapes?

    How may one reheat food?

    Is it permitted to use a whipped cream aerosol?

    Cutting, grinding, cooking, tying, muktzeh, opening packages… how can you know what to do?

    Now there’s a way! Shabbos in the Kitchen gives the answers to over 600 common dilemmas — in a user-friendly format. Plus, each section contains a handy summary of its particular halachah.

    Easy to read, with a question-and-answer style and comprehensive index, this sefer will enhance your knowledge of both the underlying issues and the practical laws of Shabbos in their most common areas of application — the kitchen and dining room! Whether you’re a busy housewife who needs on-the-spot answers, a layman who wants to learn the basics, or a scholar who is looking for a quick and reliable review, here is a guidebook that no home should be without.

    “Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld has already achieved renown for his expertise, knowledge and clarity in the presentation of relevant halachic topics… I have no doubt that Shabbos in the Kitchen is consistent with the standard of his previous seforim, and that both the beginner and the experienced will have much to learn from its contents.”

    HaGaon HaRav Shraga Feivel Zimmerman

    “Shabbos in the Kitchen is a comprehensive study of many melachos of Shabbos, combining clear principles and definitions with the common practical applications of the principles. I am confident many will benefit greatly and gain a clear working knowledge of some of the more complicated melachos.”

    HaGaon HaRav Yitzchak Berkovits

    Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld is Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Beis Dovid — a yeshiva for English speakers in Israel whose mission is to imbue its talmidim with a love for Yiddishkeit together with a solid understanding of halachah and hashkafah. Rabbi Wiesenfeld also serves as a Rav for the Kav Halachah Beis Hora’ah hotline. A sought-after speaker in the U.K., U.S.A., South Africa, and Israel, his hashkafah shiurim, practical halachic slideshows, along with his energy and passion, are making a powerful impact on individuals and communities. He has numerous on-demand audio and video recordings available on the Torahanytime.com website. He is also the author of the widely popular Pocket Halacha Series — a collection of small halachah booklets available on a wide range of topics.

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  2. Teshuvos written by Harav Yisroel Belsky zt"l during his tenure at the OU as Senior Halachic Consultant.

    When you walk into a supermarket and pick a product off the shelf, do you ever stop to think about the intricate steps involved in its production to ensure your food meets exacting kashrus requirements?

    Now, for the first time ever, extensive documents culled from decades of behind-the-scenes work at the largest kashrus agency in the world is being presented to the public. Harav Yisroel Belsky, zt"l, spent many years as a senior halachic consultant at the OU. Here, his psakim regarding many aspects of kashrus - from kashering equipment in factories to insects in produce - appear in their original format.

    Living with Kashrus is an illuminating and informative sefer that will forever change the way you perceive the world of kashrus - and the food that you eat. Learn More

  3. Fundamental Principles & Concepts of Hilchos Basar B'Chalav

    The goal of this sefer is to bring out the fundamentals of Basar B'chalav in a very clear way, whether for those who never had the opportunity to learn it before, or for those who learned Basar B'chalav many times before.

    A great way to review the halachos in an organized and systematic format.

    Know when and how to ask a shailah.

    24 Q&As about common scenarios in the kitchen. Learn from actual cases how to apply and remember the yesodos.

    By Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Golding
    Reviewed by Harav Yaakov Forchheimer shlit"a

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  4. Are you: Aspiring to gain a firm understanding of the laws of kashrus?

    Looking for guided learning material for group or individual learning?

    Do you need to get to the source of a kashrus issue?

    Then this book is for you!

    Hilchos Kashrus: The Inside Story makes an in-depth study of halacha accessible to both scholar and layman alike by guiding the reader to uncover the depths of the words of our Sages.

    Prepare yourself for the rewarding journey of studying halacha from the original sources and delving into its concepts and principles.

    “This groundbreaking and meticulous in-depth study of kashrus provides a solid foundation of the Shulchan Aruch for all those who wish to benefit from it.”

    Dayan Chanoch Ehrentreu

    “Written with great toil and clarity in Torah. It will definitely be of great benefit to all those who wish to approach the study of these subjects.”

    Rabbi Shraga Feivel Zimmerman Learn More

  5. In this remarkable volume, in his trademark engaging manner, respected author Rabbi Yehuda Spitz explores halachic issues pertaining to what we eat and explains essential concepts such as Chodosh, Maris Ayin, Bishul Akum, and Chalav Yisrael. Noted for their comprehensive yet easy-to-read portrayal, the diverse and fascinating halachic topics addressed include dishwashers, cholent, Coca-Cola, quinoa, genetically engineered meat, buffalo burgers, meat scandals — and much more. Readers are granted a unique opportunity to develop an appreciation of the halachic process as it unfolds, from ancient tomes to modern times.

    "Approbations:"

    I have witnessed firsthand the great expertise and proficiency in halacha of the author of this valuable work, marbitz Torah and moreh horaah Rabbi Yehuda Spitz. This important sefer is illuminating, clear, direct, and all-encompassing.

    –Rav Asher Weiss

    Rabbi Spitz possesses the unique ability to clarify both the emes b’halacha and the emes b’birur ha’metzius (reality).

    –Rav Yisroel Reisman

    Notable features of this outstanding work: accuracy, completeness, clarity and organization, as well as copious references… Whether a beginner or seasoned talmid chacham, you will gain a richer understanding.

    –Rav Yitzchak Breitowitz

    The vast array of topics covered and the thoroughness of each individual presentation is truly impressive… A true aid to gain a solid understanding of the halachic process.

    –Rav Zev Leff

    Rabbi Yehuda Spitz serves as the Rosh Chabura and Shoel U’Meishiv of the Ohr Lagolah Halacha Kollel at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach in Yerushalayim and is the author of the popular “Insights into Halacha” column.

    Originally from Miami Beach, Florida, Rabbi Yehuda Spitz is a product of Yeshiva Gedolah Ateres Mordechai of Greater Detroit as well as Yeshivas Mir in Yerushalayim. He studied horaah under the guidance of Rav Yosef Yitzchok Lerner at Beis Midrash L’Horaah Toras Shlomo, as well as Rav Yonason Wiener of the She’aris Yisrael Beis Din, and received semichah from leading authorities Rav Moshe Halberstam, zt”l, Rav Moshe Sternbuch, and Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg, as well as a hetter horaah from Rav Yaakov Blau, zt”l, of the Badatz Eidah Hachareidis. He has published an award-winning kuntress on the topic of Shnei Keilim Shenagu, and his recent halacha sefer, M’Shulchan Yehuda, is currently entering its third printing.

    Rabbi Spitz has served as Rosh Chaburah and Shoel U'Meishiv of the Ohr Lagolah Halacha Kollel at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach in Yerushalayim since 2007. A prolific writer on halachic topics, he authors a popular longstanding contemporary halacha column titled “Insights into Halacha” for Ohr Somayach’s website: http://ohr.edu/this_week/insights_into_halacha/.

    Noted for their comprehensive portrayal, Rabbi Spitz’s diverse and fascinating in-depth halacha articles have been featured in many major international Jewish publications, including Yated Ne’eman, Hamodia, Mishpacha/Kolmus, Ami Magazine, Kashrus Magazine, and OHRNET, as well as popular Jewish websites such as matzav.com, VINNews, Kashrut.com, DINonline, Jerusalem Kosher News, and many others. The diverse global readership (articles are reprinted across the globe, featured in popular parasha compilations, and have been translated into several languages — in South Africa, Australia, London, New York, Denver, Toronto, Dallas, Baltimore, Mexico, Brazil, Israel, and even Poland) is apparent in the tremendous volume of correspondence Rabbi Spitz receives.

    Rabbi Spitz has also published halachic maamarim in several prestigious journals, including Moriah, Ohr Yisroel, Kovetz Eitz Chaim, Techumin, Kovetz Mah Tovu Ohalecha Yaakov, Peninei HaGivah, the (RJJ) Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society, and the Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal, for which he has reviewed as well. Rabbi Spitz lives with his wife, Miriam, a renowned educator and lecturer in her own right, and family in Givat Zev, Israel.

    He can be reached at [email protected]. Learn More

  6. With creative style and flair, the book thoroughly debunks any myth that could minimize or downplay the scope and relevance of these halachos. Adding to the book’s accessibility are the dozens of illustrative examples that utilize familiar scenarios with colorful characters to deepen the understanding and application of the laws being explained.  

    The various chapters include:
    How To Take Challah
    A clear step-by-step guide to correct observance of this mitzvah
    Lost Challah
    What to do when the challah piece has gone missing
    Challah Parties
    Communal challah events and what can go wrong by them
    The Challah Chronicles
    A real-life collection of challah-compromised situations

    The book also includes a comprehensive index, a quick-reference "challah-troubleshooter” guide, and a section of notes and source material for the scholar seeking greater insight.

    by Rabbi Avrohom Bookman
    Avrohom Bookman was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and attended high school in Manchester, England.  After learning in yeshivos in Gateshead and Eretz Yisrael, he spent twenty-three years in Beth Medrash Govoha of Lakewood, NJ, gaining both semichas Yoreh Yoreh and Yadin Yadin.  Since then, he has continued kollel studies back in Manchester, where he is a much sought-after speaker and lecturer.  This current work follows in the footsteps of his three previous books, presenting less-known halachic topics in an original and entertaining format. Learn More
  7. "These books have been praised highly by numerous Gedolei HaRabbonim and have been received warmly by the English speaking Torah community. I offer my heartfelt blessing that they should have much success in pubishing further works and disseminating the Torah."Rabbi Chaim Pinchus Sheinberg zt'lRosh Hayeshiva Torah Ore and Moreh Horaah of Kiryat Mattersdorf, Jerusalem"As with their other works in the "Guidelines" series, this sefer is concise, accurate, and well structured. The authors have performed a great service, presenting these vital and complex laws in a clear and straightforward questions and answers format"Rabbi Pesach Eliyahu FalkGateshead England, author of "Modesty - An Adornment for Life""As in the previous volumes, the laws and customs are presented in a concise, lucid, and organized fashion. This volume, as well as the entire complete series of Guidelines, will serve as a guide for those who cannot learn these laws from their original sources, and as a valuable aid even to those who can."Rabbi Zev LeffRosh Hayeshiva and Rav of Moshav Matisyahu Learn More
  8. This Sefer was published alongside, and based on, our previous Sefer called “A Semicha Aid for learning the Laws of Basar Bechalav” and its new revised edition. While our previous Sefer and its new edition cater specifically to the needs of the Semicha learning student and his corresponding curriculum, this Sefer is catered to all individuals who desire to know the practical laws of Basar Bechalav for their daily life, outside of the Semicha learning. This Sefer contains summarized compilations of all the practical Basar Bechalav subjects discussed in its corresponding book, although omits the less common subjects, and subjects that are not relevant to the subject of Basar Bechalav [but happen to be part of the Semicha curriculum, due to it being included in chapters 87-97]. The organization of the two books are also very different. While this book organizes the topics in accordance to relevance and subject, the corresponding Sefer organizes the topics according to chapters 87-97 in the Shulchan Aruch, following the Semicha curriculum. Thus, this Sefer contains a much advantageous practical organization of the laws, which can serve the Semicha student much use later on, when desiring to simply look up a question, or learn the practical laws in the most organized way possible. This Sefer also contains a much-needed chapter discussing the Kosher kitchen, its utensils and appliances, vis–a-vis Basar Bechalav, which is a must read for all Jewish households in order to maintain a proper Kosher kitchen. This chapter is not part of the classical curriculum of study in Semicha ordination, and has hence not been included in the corresponding book, although its knowledge is a necessity of Jewish life. Thus, for the Semicha student to receive a complete grasp of all the laws of Basar Bechalav, both in theory and practice, we highly suggest the purchase of both volumes, even though for the most part it is a repeat of information that would already have been gained in the corresponding Semicha aid book. Those who desire to only purchase one Sefer, should choose the right one in accordance to their goals. If their goal is to have knowledge of Basar Bechalav as required in the Semicha curriculum, then the corresponding Semicha aid Sefer is to be purchased, and not the current one. Those who simply desire to learn the practical laws for their daily life, are to purchase this Sefer and not the corresponding Semicha Aid. Learn More
  9. Do you find the idea of keeping your kitchen kosher overwhelming?

    Do you find the idea so simple that you never give it a second thought?

    With this easy-to-read - yet comprehensive - book, readers will learn how easy it is to maintain a kosher kitchen - and how to deal with common mistakes that occur in (virtually) all kosher homes.

    This unique book:

    • Includes basic principles and rules in an easy-to-remember format.
    • Offers knowledge and insight to prevent common kashrus mistakes.
    • Explains how to formulate proper halachic question by focusing on the relevant facts and pushing aside distracting details.
    • Helps you determine what "level" kashrus is right for you right now, and what to do in complicated situations that may not be ideal.
    • Is written for those who follow either Ashkenazi or Sephardic customs.
    • Is a perfect companion for anyone who is learning Shulchan Aruch for the first time or preparing for a semicha exam. Numerous case studies reflect a clear progression from Talmudic sources to contemporary halachic rulings, for both scholars and laypeople.

    About the Author:

    Rav Daniel Channen has been teaching the laws of kashrus for over thirty years. Many of his talmidim have acquired positions as Rabbis, teachers, chaplains and kashrus mashgichim(supervisors). He has helped build intensive learning kollels in the United States, England, South Africa, Australia and Israel. In 2014, Rabbi Channen opened Yeshiva Keter HaTorah, which offers semicha in a number of subjects. Learn More

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