by Carlos Bazbaz | May 24, 2026 | Eating Out
Hi Rabbi. I read your piece about bishul akum and I am a bit confused as to the status of rice or pasta. Rice or pasta would fall under bishul akum prohibition becuase it cannot be eaten raw and is fit to be on a kings table. Assuming that i check to make sure that it...
by Carlos Bazbaz | May 20, 2026 | Interaction with Non-Jews
Hi Rabbi. Are we allowed to shake hands with the opposite gender in a business setting?
by Carlos Bazbaz | May 17, 2026 | Kashrut
Hi Rabbi. Is there a certain way to wash or check fresh bluberries? Thank you.
by Carlos Bazbaz | May 5, 2026 | Kashrut
Hi Rabbi. Suppose that i am at a hotel that serves breakfast in the morning. Based on what I have learned here, I would be able to have the scrambled eggs provided that it is vegetarian. Correct? Do I need to investigate if the pot with the eggs was used for meat the...
by Carlos Bazbaz | Apr 27, 2026 | Kashrut
Hi Rabbi. If I understand the rules of kashrut correctly, based on the principle that if any non kosher ingredient would be found in a generally sweet food (ie cake, pastry, candy, gum, chocolate) and it can be tasted, it would detract from the quality of the flavor...
