by Abraham Chairez | Mar 31, 2026 | Pesach Laws
Hello Rabbi, I know that we are almost on Pesach but I hope you can answer my questions: 1. The rice and beans that I bought say that the may have traces of gluten (wheat). Is this an issue and is considered having chametz or just by washing them it is fine? 2....
by Abraham Chairez | Mar 19, 2026 | Kashrut
Hi Rabbi, Can we buy skinned and descaled packed frozen white fish without a hechsher? Can we rely on the company saying that the fish is haddock or any kosher species? The same apply if you go to a restaurant and request a dish of a kosher white fish and it...
by Abraham Chairez | Feb 12, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hello Hakham, I was very hesitant on asking this question because it may touch a sensitive area of Shabbat observance but I think it is important to ask instead of erring and to have clarity on the real limitations. During the week I don’t have time to sit and...
by Abraham Chairez | Feb 2, 2026 | Kashrut
Hello, I have two questions: – How do we relate nowadays to the concept of dvar charif and how does it affects in the Kashrut of our kitchen or if you eat out? – Why do we have to do Tevilat Keilim to dishes that we buy in a store to a non human entity,...
by Abraham Chairez | Jan 7, 2026 | Interaction with Non-Jews
Shalom Hakham, I read your Torah Talk about contemporary non-Jews not being the idol worshippers that the Torah refer too. I absolutely agree with you and I came to this conclusion long time ago, but, I still have a question: We have a lot of Mitzvot related to Avodah...
