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Kashrus Awareness Project


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


The Best Thing Since Sliced Cheese
The Kashrus of Home Chefs Part 2 Join Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and the Executive...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Sep 30, 20221 min read


Homegrown Hechsheirim
The Kashrus of Home Chefs Part 1 Join Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council, and the Executive...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Sep 22, 20221 min read


The Buzz About Honey
The Raw Truth about Honey Kashrus Join Rabbi Daniel Senter, Chief Operating Officer of KOF-K Kosher, and Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger as they...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Sep 16, 20221 min read


Keeping an Eye on Cleaning Help
Exploring the Kashrus Issues of Unsupervised Cooking Part 3 Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger continues his discussion with Rav Moshe Heinemann,...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Sep 8, 20223 min read


Yayin Sh'aino Meshumar
Domestic Help with Wines at Home Part 2 Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger continues his discussion with Rav Moshe Heinemann, Rabbinic Administrator...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Sep 2, 20223 min read


When Domestic Help Creates a Bigger Mess
Kashrus Concerns With Domestic Help Part 1 Rav Moshe Heinemann, Rabbinic Administrator of the Star-K and Rov of Agudas Yisroel of...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Aug 25, 20224 min read


Lettuce Double Check
Where Did All The Bugs Come From? In this installment of Let’s Talk Kashrus, Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger is joined by Rabbi Lipa Klein, Head...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Aug 18, 20225 min read


Stranger in a Familiar Land
An American's Guide to Kashrus in Israel Visiting Eretz Yisroel? Headed off to study in yeshiva or seminary? Do you know what you should...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Aug 12, 20227 min read


Is Vegan-Friendly, Kosher-Friendly?
Is Vegan Always Kosher? Veganism is sweeping the nation. Does this trend provide a benefit for the kosher consumer? Can one eat just...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Aug 4, 20225 min read


Teach a Man to Fish
Join Rabbi Daniel Senter, Chief Operating Officer of Kof-K Kosher, and Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, as they discuss the kashrus status of...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Jul 28, 20227 min read


A Sticky Rice Situation
Join an insightful conversation between Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical...
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Jul 21, 20221 min read


Kashrus Awareness Staff
Jul 21, 20220 min read
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