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A Project of cRc Kosher Chicago
Kashrus Awareness Project


A Mode of its Own
How did Shabbos mode come to be—and what problems was it actually designed to solve? Rabbi Shmuel Katz, Rabbinic Coordinator at the cRc, joins R’ Yitzy Hisiger for a fascinating look at the history, halachic challenges, and ingenious solutions behind the Shabbos modes in today’s appliances. Hello everyone and welcome back to Let's Talk Kashrus, presented by the Chicago Rabbinical Council. Today I am joined by Rabbi Shmuel Katz, Rabbinic Coordinator at the Chicago Rabbinical
Kashrus Awareness Staff
1 day ago10 min read


Shabbos Mode: Are You Sure?
What does “Shabbos Mode” actually do—and what doesn’t it do? Rabbi Shmuel Katz, Rabbinic Coordinator at the cRc, joins R’ Yitzy Hisiger for an important discussion about the halachic realities, potential pitfalls, and different types of Shabbos modes found in today’s ovens. Hello and welcome back to Let's Talk Kashrus, presented by the cRC, the Chicago Rabbinical Council. Today I am privileged to be joined by Rabbi Shmuel Katz, rabbinical coordinator at the Chicago Rabbinic
Kashrus Awareness Staff
Aug 2412 min read
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