11 Adar 1 5771 February 15, 2011 Most readers are scratching their heads in an effort to understand the headline, for in essence, we know the term ‘mehadrin’ appears in Shulchan Aruch pertaining to the observance of the mitzvot of Chanukah, and ‘glatt’ is used in reference to beef shechitah and the lungs of an read more
4 Adar 1 5771 February 8, 2011 As has become my custom in recent weeks, Tuesday morning includes a report on the Monday evening ‘Shovavim’ lecture in Beis Tefillah Yonah Avraham, Ramat Beit Shemesh. Last night, the tzibur was privileged to hear from the ‘Kosher Master’, R’ Betzalel Shutz, who was affiliated with Badatz Rabbi read more
2 Adar I 5771 February 6, 2011 R’ Betzalel Shutz, a well-known veteran in the kashrus community, will be the guest speaker at this Monday evening’s Shovavim lecture held in Kehillas Beis Tefillah Yona Avraham in Ramat Beit Shemesh. R’ Shutz is known for his expertise regarding flavorings and other ingredients, the items found in read more
28 Shevat 5771 February 2, 2011 Monday evening’s ‘Shovavim’ series kashrus lecture addressing issues significant to the dairy industry was a success, and those in attendance were amazed to learn just how complicated the dairy industry is, and how much is done to ensure that we have a large selection of suitable kosher dairy products. read more
26 Shevat 5771 January 31, 2011 The BTYA /Jerusalem Kosher News Shovavim series is nearing the end (2 more weeks folks!). Tonight’s guest lecturer will be Rabbi Yaakov Borow, who is a member of the Tnuva kashrus team. He will be showing a PowerPoint presentation addressing kashrus issues that are relevant to the dairy industry.
20 Shevat 5771 January 25, 2011 Anyone attending my PowerPoint presentations has heard me refer to Dr. Pepper [and the kashrus concerns affiliated with the soft drink in Israel today], and if you date back as far as I do, in good old USA, you remember that it used to be referred to as “so read more
19 Shevat 5771 January 24, 2011 We are familiar with having our suits tested for Shatnez, but there is a lot more to this Mitzvah than what meets the eye. Come learn the scope and breadth of this mitzvah at TONIGHT’S Shovavim Kashrus Lecture. The guest lecturer is prominent-SHATNEZ-expert Rabbi Yaakov Gurwitz, who promises a read more
15 Shevat 5771 January 20, 2011 The olive oil industry today enjoys unprecedented growth, and this includes in no small part kosher homes and kosher commercial kitchens around the world. While once a strange sight in a kosher kitchen, today, olive oil is as commonplace in kosher homes as table salt. Like many food products, read more
15 Shevat 5771 January 20, 2011 The Beis Tefillah Yona Avraham’s ‘Shovavim’ lecture series continues, with this upcoming Monday evening’s lecture addressing shatnez issues. The guest lecturer is prominent shatnez expert Rabbi Yaakov Gurwitz, who promises a most unique event, including his famous presentation of samples, assisting us to learn what to look out for. read more
12 Shevat 5771 January 17, 2011 A reminder that the virtual kashrus tour, a PowerPoint presentation in a warm comfortable environment, is being held on January 24th. It is suitable for visitors during winter break as well as most recommended for residents of Jerusalem and other areas of Israel as well. As is the case read more
