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...
by Elad Siman-Tov | Mar 26, 2026 | Pesach Kashering
Hello, What is the best way to Kasher knives for Pesach? Would I be correct in saying that the majority use of the knives is keli sheni and would only require running through a dishwasher cycle to kasher? Is Hagala required? Thank You,...
by Elad Siman-Tov | Mar 17, 2026 | Pesach
Hello Rabbi, Does Matsa need to be Shmura for the seder? Is the regular Manishchewitz matsa okay? Thank You, -Elad
by Elad Siman-Tov | Mar 10, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hello Rabbi, I read your post about lighting a match on Yom Tov and was wondering whether the same logic applies other effortless methods of lighting a fire. For example, is it permissible to light a fire on Yom Tov using a lighter? A BBQ-knob igniter? Etc. Also, does...
by Elad Siman-Tov | Mar 9, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hello Rabbi, For those who use electricity on Yom Tov is it permitted to use a dishwasher to wash dishes, for example, after the Seder? Is there any issue with preparing for the next day of Yom Tov? Thank You, Elad
