by Aaron Hauptman | May 25, 2026 | Kosher Products
Do Trader Joe’s vegan products require a hechsher to be considered kosher? For example, the Trader Joe’s vegan Korean Beef less Bulgogi does not have a hechsher but it’s packaging and online description doesnt list any obvious non kosher ingredients...
by Yoni Schultz | May 24, 2026 | Kosher Products
I just bought a ninja slushi machine and was wanted to know if I wanted to make in it frozen millshake ( different meal) and wash out the machine and then make a frozen cocktail to serve with a meat meal is there an issue? Or should I just stick to keeping the...
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 Aaron Abadi | May 20, 2026 | Meat & Milk
I’ve been asked, what is the deal where many Sephardim will not eat fish with dairy. Here is the story: The source of the discussion is the Beit Yosef in Yoreh Deah 87, where the printed text says: “ומ״מ אין לאכול דגים בחלב מפני הסכנה” But virtually all the evidence...
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 Carlos Bazbaz | May 17, 2026 | Kashrut
Hi Rabbi. Is there a certain way to wash or check fresh bluberries? Thank you.
