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INFORMATION about KASHRUT

Books on Kashrut and keeping kosher

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT KASHRUS
 
Kashrus and Allergens
by Rabbi Dovid Bistricer
Reprinted with permission of Orthodox Union


Is it Butter, or is it ... Something Else?
Reprinted with permission of Rabbi Blech MK and located on OU Daf Hakashrus.


Is Your "Kosher" Yogurt Kosher?
by Arlene Mathes-Scharf


Soul Food The Jewish Dietary Laws
by Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Yeshiva Ohr Somayach
Reprinted with permission of the publisher, Yeshiva Ohr Somayach. This article first appeared in Ask The Rabbi, 6 February 1999, Issue #225, Parshat Yisro


Candy Kashrus
A reprint of Arlene Mathes-Scharf's article from Kashrus Magazine.
Candy is not as simple as you might think.


Blood Spots in Eggs
Compiled by Rabbi Moishe Dovid Lebovits, Rabbinical Administrator for the KOF-K Kosher Supervision.
Copyright 2008 Halachically Speaking. Reprinted with permission of Rabbi Lebovits.

National Jewish Outreach Program

• KASHRUTH: AN INTERPRETATION FOR THE 20TH CENTURY
• HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME KOSHER

KASHRUT OF FISH
 

Kosher and Non-Kosher Fish
Reprinted with permission of the Orthodox Union. Originally published in the published by Orthodox Union in Kosher Guide (1991) and in the Orthodox Union Kosher Consumer Directory (1991-1993)


The Fortunes of a Fish
by Rabbi Zushe Yosef Blech

Reprinted with permission of Rabbi Blech. Originally published in the MK Vaad News & Views, Febuary, 2000


Worms in Fish - the Recent Tumult
by Rabbi Moishe Dovid Lebovits, Reviewed by Rabbi Benzion Schiffenbauer Shlita

This article first appeared in Halachically Speaking, Vol 6 Issue 9. Reprinted with permission of the publisher.


Parasites In Fish
by Rabbi Dovid Bistricer

This article first appeared in THE Daf HaKashrus Vol 18 #8 TAMMUZ 5770 / JUNE 2010, a monthly newsletter for the OU Rabbinic Field Representative. Reprinted with permission of the publisher.


Opening Up A Can of Worms: The Anisakis Controversy
by Rabbi Tzvi Rosen, Editor, Kashrus Kurrents

his article first appeared in Summer 2010 Kashrus Kurrents, Reprinted with permission of the Star-K

KASHRUT OF VEGETABLES
 
So That They Will Endure For Many Years
by Rabbi Zushe Yosef Blech
Reprinted with permission of Rabbi Blech. Originally published in the MK Vaad News & Views, August 2000


Can It Be Kosher?
by Rabbi Tzvi Rosen, Editor Kashrus Kurrents
Reprinted with permission. Originally published in the Star-K Kashrus Kurrents, Fall, 2000


A Fungible Feast, Mushrooms In Halacha
by Rabbi Zushe Yosef Blech
Reprinted with permission of Rabbi Blech. Originally published in the MK Vaad News & Views, April, May, 2002.

KASHRUT OF MILK
 
Cholov Ha-Companies
by Arlene J. Mathes-Scharf


Rav Moshe Zt'l's Heter of Cholov Stam Revisited
by Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer - OU Rabbinic Coordinator Dairy
Reprinted by permission from Daf HaKashrus.


Cholov Stam: An Update from the Farm (and Lab)
by Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer - OU Rabbinic Coordinator Dairy
Reprinted by permission from Daf HaKashrus.

KASHRUT OF MEAT
 

What's the Truth about Nikkur Achoraim?
By: Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky, Ph.D.
Reprinted with permission from the the OU.

 

The Halachic Tale of Three American Birds: Turkey, Prairie Chicken, and Muscovy Duck
By: Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky, Ph.D.
Reprinted with permission from The Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society,  (Succot 5764/Fall 2003, vol 46, pages 81-104), published by The Rabbi Jacob Joseph (RJJ) School of Staten Island.

 

What's the Truth About Giraffe Meat!
By: Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky,** Ph.D.
,This article first appeared in JEWISH ACTION Fall 5761/2000 and is © Copyright 2000 by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. It is reprinted here with permission of the publisher.

 

What's the Truth About... Glatt Kosher 
By: Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky,** Ph.D.
This article first appeared in JEWISH ACTION Winter 5760/1999, Reprinted with permission from Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America

 

Kashrut of Exotic Animals: The Buffalo
By: Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky,** Ph.D.
Reprinted with permission from The Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society,  Fall, 999/Sukkot 5760, Number XXXVIII, published by The Rabbi Jacob Joseph (RJJ) School of Staten Island.

 

Is Turkey Kosher?
By: Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky, Ph.D.
Reprinted with permission from The Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society, Spring 1998, Vol. 35:79-110 published by The Rabbi Jacob Joseph (RJJ) School of Staten Island.

KASHRUS OF MEDICINES
 

The Wisdom of the Letters    by Rabbi Zushe Yosef Blech - Reprinted with permission of Rabbi Blech. Originally published in the MK Vaad News & Views, May, 2001

Vitamins, Nutritionals & Homeopathic Remedies: Kashrus & Halachic Guidelines    by Rabbi Dovid Heber - Kashrus Administrator, Star-K

Kosher Medication: Year Round and Pesach (with transliterations)
Kosher Medication: Year Round and Pesach (with Hebrew)

Does Over the Counter Need to be Under hashgacha?
by Rabbi Dovid Heber - Kashrus Administrator, Star-K
Reprinted with permission from  Kashrus Currents, , the publication of  the Star-K.
For information on acquiring a Hebrew font for your web browser see http://www1.snunit.k12.il/heb.html
Approved Over-The-Counter Medications
With links to suppliers of Kosher Vitamins

JEWISH HOLIDAY INFORMATION
 
Chanukah Information
Chanuka Customs
By Rabbi Chaim Glazer
This article first appeared in Torah.org. It is reprinted with permission from the author and Torah.org,
Passover Information
Passover information including product alerts, product lists, and articles on Passover preparation.
Rosh HaShana: The Custom of Eating Symbolic Foods
By: Rabbi Yehudah Prero.
This article first appeared in Torah.org It is reprinted here with permission of the author.

Yom Kippor Information
The Segal Guide to Fasting For Yom Kippur (from a Medical Perspective
By: Michael M. Segal, MD, PhD
It is reprinted here with permission of the author.

The First Night of Succos

Rabbi Doniel Neustadt
Copyright © 2011 by Rabbi Neustadt, Dr. Jeffrey Gross and Project Genesis, Inc.
This article first appeared in torah.org
Reprinted with permission of the author.


Shavuos Information
Shavu'os - Its Customs
By: Rabbi Yehudah Prero.
This article first appeared in Torah.org It is reprinted here with permission of the author.

EATING MEAT AND DRINKING WINE DURING THE NINE DAYS
By: Rabbi Rabbi Doniel Neustadt
This article first appeared in Torah.org It is reprinted here with permission of the author.

Tu B'Shvat: DRIED FRUIT & NUTS- which need certification - list from the MK

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LINKS TO OTHER SITES WITH INFORMATION ABOUT KASHRUT



• Kosherquest: Your Guide to Kosher Eating
• Kosherconsumer.org
• Judaism 101: information on kashrus
• List of Kosher Fish
• Star-K Articles
• Kof-K Articles
• OU KOSHER POLICY INFORMATION and KASHRUTH PRIMER
• OU Kosher Tidbits Programs
• CHICAGO RABBINICAL COUNCIL
• THE FOOD INDUSTRY, KOSHER FOODS, AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY By Joe M. Regenstein and Carrie E. Regenstein
• Frequently Asked Questions -- Kosher Food
• YU Torah On-line Halacha, Kashrut: Lectures and articles.

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KASHRUS AGENCIES

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OTHER SITES OF INTEREST

• National Jewish Outreach Program
• Shema Yisrael Torah Network
• Jewish Internet Consortium
• BSZ.Net: Gateway to Jewish Sephardic Resources Worldwide
• Project Genesis: Torah on the Information Superhighway
• Or Somayach
• Jewish Torah Audio
• Chabad
• Heshy Englesburg: Jewish Interests
• Shatnez
• Jewish Diabetes Association
• Webshas
• Aish
• simpletoremember.com
• beingjewish.com
• FrumSupport.com
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