by Elad Siman-Tov | Jul 6, 2026 | Eating Out
Hello Rabbi, I am attending a business meeting in a couple of weeks at a restaurant. I browsed their online menu and found the item shown in the photo. It doesn’t list all the ingredients so how can I be sure it’s kasher? Thank You,...
by Elad Siman-Tov | May 10, 2026 | Prayers & Blessings
Hello Rabbi, Which Zeman is the earliest that one may count the Omer? Thank You
by Elad Siman-Tov | Apr 14, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hello Rabbi, What is the halakhic definition of Uvadin DeChol and how does one determine if it falls into this category? I find that a lot of people in positions of authority cite this as a catchall reason for prohibiting things on Shabbat rather than performing an...
by Elad Siman-Tov | Mar 26, 2026 | Pesach Kashering
Hello Rabbi, Is it required to wait 24 hours before kashering utensils, pots, pans, etc.? If one adds a few drops of dish soap to the hagala water so it’s noten taam lifgam would that remove the need to wait 24 hours? Thank You,...
by Elad Siman-Tov | Mar 26, 2026 | Kashrut
Hello Rabbi, I’ve been reviewing Mishne Tora Hilkhot Ma’akhalot Asurot and have a question about the following halakha (3:8): ח בהמה טהורה שנטרפה, חלבה אסור כחלב בהמה טמאה; וכן ביצת עוף שנטרף, כביצת עוף טמא. נתנבל העוף–אם נמצאת בו ביצה גמורה כנמכרת...
