The Test That Lifts You

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Beis Medrash

2 months ago

The Test That Lifts You

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“I travel a lot for work, often to places that don’t observe my level of kashrut. I used to bring my own food or stick strictly to what I knew was within my standards. Sometimes that meant eating very little. Over time, I became more lenient—I’ll now eat things without a hechsher, telling myself, “It’s probably fine, and I need to eat.” But I know deep down it’s not right. I want to return to how I used to be, but I can’t seem to get back there.” • Aharon Schmidt replies, from the Living Jewish’s Farbrengen column • Read More

Opinion

1 year ago

Op-Ed: We Need a Broader Kashrus Discussion

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Op-ed by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon, Cincinnati Ohio: It is no secret that the “Agriprocessors – Shor Habor” saga (which I will not be getting into here) reignited an important discussion about our Kashrus standards in general and the concept of Lubavitch Shechita in particular. With this in mind, I would like to discuss a few areas where we, and our children, digest external things into our internal conscience that we may not be aware about the importance of a proper “Kashrus system” • Full Article

News

2 years ago

Chicago’s cRc Updates Starbucks Kashrus Guide

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The Chicago Rabbinical Council updated its Starbucks kashrus guide • Starbucks shops serve many kosher and non-kosher items, with the most serious non-kosher items being hot meat sandwiches • Full Story

New York

2 years ago

Kosher Meat Prices To Skyrocket By Up To 79%

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Prices on kosher meat products are expected to skyrocket next week due to a “drastic” price hike by a large wholesaler • Full Story

Crown Heights

2 years ago

Crown Heights: Basil Pizza & Wine Bar Officially Closes

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One of kosher New York’s famous and breakthrough restaurants of the last 15 years, Basil NY Pizza & Wine Bar has permanently closed • Full Story

Beis Medrash

2 years ago

Dairy or Not? – What Do Labels Actually Mean

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Kashrus: Be in the Know! Gives clarity with examples and visuals of what to look out for, and how to understand the differences of Dairy vs. Parve in products you may find at the grocery store • Full Story, Download