kashrut

Too hot to drink? It may already be halachically significant. This article explains the concept of Yad Soledet and how it affects Shabbat, kashrut, kashering, and everyday practical decisions.

Once viewed with suspicion by rabbis and rulers alike, coffee’s journey from exotic curiosity to kosher classic reveals how Jewish law embraces new trends with wisdom and balance

Is keeping kosher only about separating meat and dairy? Everything you need to know to start your journey in the world of kashrut.

Why is it necessary to immerse utensils? Does it really affect our soul?

Inside the Golan Heights workshop where every shofar is handmade, spiritually crafted, and infused with decades of devotion

The Torah’s precise list of animals with only one kosher sign reveals knowledge far beyond human capability

Ensuring that our fruits are bug-free for the New Year for Trees

She thought she was making a sacrifice; her father thought he was making a bad mistake; but in the end...

How eating kosher refines the intellect, protects spiritual sensitivity, and influences generations

'You are right, but if you want to raise them, you must raise them to a life of Torah and mitzvot...'

Flour, water, and a host of other ingredients, some of which have eight legs...

What are the differences between the various kosher certifications?

Learn how to maintain a kosher kitchen, what is permitted to eat, the importance of kosher certification, and more.

Since the Torah forbids causing unnecessary suffering to animals, the knife must be perfectly sharp and smooth and checked before each animal is slaughtered

Did you know that eating a single insect is a more serious sin than eating an ounce of pork? Non-kosher food dulls our spiritual sense, so beware...

Hot cheese souffle and a meaty knife? Chopped onion with a dairy knife for your chicken soup? All this and more in Kosher Knives 101

You used a meaty spoon to stir your coffee: now what? You need a container for leftover chicken soup: can you use an old ice-cream tub? And more...

Can I sit down with a cup of coffee if there is meat on the table? What about eating with strangers at a campsite? All this, and more...

Can I give a meat-and-dairy dish to my dog? Am I allowed to cook meat with cheese for someone who isn't Jewish? All this, and more...

Why personal trust and good intentions are not enough when it comes to kashrut, and what one restaurant owner’s dilemma reveals about the importance of kosher supervision and certification.