22. Kashrus, Hechsherim & Choosing your Standards w/ Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb

19/09/2024 54 min

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Episode Synopsis

Rabbi Goldfarb is the chief Rabbi of Kfar Vradim in Northern Israel, An Israeli Army officer and Rabbi, and Halacha & Philosophy Lecturer.

How can I know what my kashrus standards are now that I'm away from home?
What do the different hechsherim in Israel mean, and which can I trust?
What if I'm staying at a host family with different kashrus standards to my own?

Rabbi Goldfarb simplifies the complex topic of keeping kosher in Israel, so you feel equipped and empowered to choose and uphold your personal standards wherever you find yourself.

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Chapters:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:26) The unique role Kashrus plays in our lives as frum Jews

(00:08:27) Choosing your personal Kashrus Standards

(00:18:28) Navigating the world of hechsherim in Israel

(00:32:39) 5 Questions you can ask the Mashgiach to know if the hechsher is trustworthy

(00:38:45) If it says Mehadrin does that make it ok?

(00:43:16) Kashrus advice for when staying at other people's houses

(00:48:58) Fruits, Vegetables & Grains in Israel

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