This concise and useful book of Hilchot Kashrut is specially crafted fo the modern Jewish home. Researched and written by Rabbi Pinchas Cohen, a faculty memeber at Yeshivat Har Etzion in alon Shevut, Israel, it covers a range of frequently asked questions, such as: Can one use a dishwasher for both milk and meat dishes? and What is Glatt Kosher? A Practical Guide to the Laws of Kashrut is a comprehensive guide for those setting out to make a Kosher kitchen, and a valuable reference for those more informed about Kashrut issues.

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How many of us have the background to seek rabbinical guidance on kashrus problems - intelligently? How prepared are we to deal with the maze of modern appliances in the typical kitchen? This book explains the principles of kashrus laws, and shows how real-life problems fit into the framework of halachah. Includes copious diagrams and a listing of appliances.

The laws of kashrus are central to jewish life and encompass every aspect of food preparation and handling. The laws are also detailed and numerous, yielding a multitude of questions and concerns in a clear and concise manner, Rabbi Shaul Wagschal addresses all of the laws pertaining to kashrus in a Jewish home, enabling every jewish family to keep kosher, and thus enjoy both the spiritual and physical benefits of kashrus.

This concise and useful work on hilkhot kashrut is specially crafted for the modern Jewish home. It covers a range of frequently-asked questions, such as: Can one use a dishwasher for both milk and meat dishes? What is glatt kosher? Is one required to immerse electrical appliances? Can one eat a pie that contains vegetables that have not been checked for insects? Can one eat cottage cheese with alla that was baked in a meat oven? A Practical Guide to the Laws of Kashrut starts with the basics and then moves on to advanced topics. It offers comprehensive instructions for those setting out to make a kosher kitchen, and serves as a valuable reference for those already familiar with kashrut but uncertain about its more complex details. Novice and expert alike will benefit from the author's clear and reliable presentation of this important area of halakha, a defining element of the Jewish home.

This booklet is designed to assist people observing traditional Jewish Law while undergoing medical treatment, especially in the complex and unfamiliar environment of a hospital. The strength of this work is its brevity, as it provides easy access to answers on numerous questions that can arise in a hospital-including proper observance of Shabbat, kashrut, festivals, and numerous other ritual observances-according to the Shulchan Aruch, and relies heavily on contemporary works such as Mishnah Berurah, Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchatah, and Nishmat Avraham. This collection is an indispensable resource for hospital chaplains (of any faith), and an essential guide for a rabbi involved in pastoral and communal affairs. Most of all, it is written with the layperson in mind, to quickly provide answers to many of the questions of observance that arise in a hospital.