Tag Archives: laws of kashrut

Torah Talk Bingo

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube. This week’s parsha is Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26). Mahla posts to FB: I would like to propose a ridiculous game. This … Continue reading

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The Non-Jews and the Israeli Jews

A kashurt inspector I know worked at a food establishment owned by non-Jews. They were completely respectful of the laws of kashrut. He worked at a food establishment run by Orthodox Israelis who were constantly trying to do end-runs around … Continue reading

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Herzfeld v. Lewin, Round 2

Ben Harris writes for JTA: Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld (he of NYTimes Op-Ed fame) and his congregant Nat Lewin (famed attorney and Agriprocessors defender) are having a little intra-shul spat over the ethics of kosher slaughter. Lewin called Herzfeld (his own … Continue reading

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