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A Project of cRc Kosher Chicago
Kashrus Awareness Project


Keeping A Kosher Smile
Does Toothpaste & Mouthwash need a Hechsher? Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholem Fishbane,...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Feb 24, 20231 min read


Now You're Getting Warmer
How to Reheat Food on Shabbos. Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Shmuel Fuerst, Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Feb 16, 20231 min read


Just Ask: Is It Kosher?
Tips for the informed kosher consumer. Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Feb 9, 20231 min read


Pulling Apart the Halachos of Challah
Have your cake and take challah, too. Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Shmuel Fuerst, Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Feb 2, 20231 min read


Keeping the Kiddush Kosher
What you need to know about hashgacha at shul. Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Nosson Dubin, Kashrus Administrator...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Jan 26, 20231 min read


Ensuring A Kosher Education
The need for supervision in school kitchens. Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Nosson Dubin, Kashrus Administrator of...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Jan 21, 20231 min read


Home Is Where the Hashgacha Is
Navigating the halachic issues of home food businesses. Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’ Shmuel Fuerst, Dayan of...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Jan 12, 20231 min read


Not Remotely Kosher
The Tricky Nature of App-Controlled Appliances It may not be so smart to use your Smart Appliances. Join us as we listen in to a...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Jan 6, 20231 min read


A Bone to Pick with Poultry
Breaking down chicken for the kosher consumer Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholem Fishbane,...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Dec 30, 20221 min read


Fretting over Fleishig Fries
A Deeper Look into Deep Fryers Everyone‘s favorite side dish might not be so pareve. Join us as we listen in to a conversation between R’...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Dec 22, 20221 min read


The Educated Guest
The Importance of Mashgichim Part 3 What does a Mashgiach look for when certifying an event? Let’s listen in to Rabbi Sholey Klein,...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Dec 16, 20221 min read


Check, Please.
The Importance of Mashgichim Part 2 What does a Mashgiach look for when certifying an event? Let’s listen in to Rabbi Sholey Klein,...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Dec 11, 20221 min read


Understanding Oversight
The Importance of Mashgichim Part 1 What does a Mashgiach look for when certifying an event? Let’s listen in to Rabbi Sholey Klein,...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Dec 1, 20221 min read


High Spirits, Higher Standards
Spirits at your Simcha Part 2 At simchas and events, a well-stocked bar is often a prime attraction. Are there any kashrus concerns with...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Nov 24, 20225 min read


Raising the Bar
Spirits at your Simcha Part 1 At simchas and events, a well-stocked bar is often a prime attraction. Are there any kashrus concerns with...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Nov 17, 20224 min read


Kosher Vitamin Efficiency
The Kashrus of Vitamins Part 3 You care for the health of your Neshoma as well as the wellness of your ruchniyus. Join Rabbi Dovid Cohen,...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Nov 11, 20221 min read


A Better Pill to Swallow
The Kashrus of Medicine Capsules Part 2 Never underestimate the Kashrus pitfalls with over the counter medicines. It can really be a...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Nov 3, 20221 min read


Just a Spoonful of Glycerin
The Kashrus of Liquid Medicine Part 1 The Kashrus of children’s medications is truly no child’s play. Join Rabbi Dovid Cohen,...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Oct 28, 20221 min read


A Taste of Home-based Business
A Taste of Home
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Oct 12, 20221 min read


Heart & Soul: Preventing Timtum Halev
Kosher Concepts; a poignant and timely message by Rabbi Paysach Krohn. Raising the awareness to kashrus in our homes and preventing...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Oct 3, 20221 min read
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