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 Mortimer Portnoy | Jun 24, 2026 | Eating Out
I’m traveling in Europe and I went to the Lindt store to buy ice cream. I asked the shopkeeper for the ingredients list in the ice cream but she said it’s not available. I figure it should not be a problem except for possibly the emulsifier. Can I rely on...
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 Jack H | May 18, 2026 | Eating Out
My uncle doesn’t keep kosher, but wants to barbecue for me on his nonkosher outdoor grill. What would he have to do to make it acceptable to cook kosher meat? Thanks!
by Aaron Hauptman | Apr 23, 2026 | Eating Out
Can one get sushi or sashimi with kosher fish such as tuna or salmon from a sushi restaurant that also makes sushi or sashimi with non-kosher seafood? If yes, are there special specific instructions to give?
by Alan Krinsky | Apr 12, 2026 | Eating Out
Rabbi Abadi – Do you have any thoughts/advice on what is permissible to eat on a cruise ship that does not have a dedicated kosher kitchen? I keep a vegan diet, and my wife keeps a vegetarian diet. We have never been on a cruise before. I am thinking we can at...
