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Eating Well on Pesach: Shiurim for Matzah and Wine for Healthy Individuals and Those With Diabetes or Other Medical Conditions

March 2025

The challenges of diabetes and other health conditions are magnified on Pesach. Aside from the numerous large meals that we have on any Yom Tov, Pesach adds a new set of concerns: the consumption of four cups of wine and set amounts of matzah during the Seder. Before discussing the challenges specific to the Seder, let’s begin by addressing eating during Pesach generally.

Eating Well on Pesach: Tips and Strategies

Enjoying our Yom Tov meals is an important aspect of how we celebrate Pesach. A health concern that may impact how you eat need not decrease your enjoyment of Pesach. There are many aspects of meals on Pesach that can be optimized to enhance your enjoyment.

► Designing the Menu

When planning your meals, consider the variety of foods. Having multiple foods on the table that are good for your health will allow your meals to feel plentiful. For some people, that means […]

Glossary of Terms

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Alos Hashachar – dawn

Bar Mitzvah – a 13-year-old boy who is required to observe the commandments; also refers to the celebration commemorating the boy reaching that age

Bas Mitzvah – a 12-year-old girl who is required to observe the commandments; also refers to the celebration commemorating the girl reaching that age

Batul – nullified

Birkas Hamazon (“the Grace After Meals”) – blessing after a meal that included bread

Bishul Akum – food cooked by a Gentile

Bishul Yisroel – food prepared under the supervision of a mashgiach

Bris Milah – circumcision of a baby boy, usually when he is eight days old

Brachos – blessings

Charoses – a symbolic mixture of fruit, wine and nuts eaten at the Passover seder meal

Chatzos Halylah – midnight (halfway between sunset and sunrise)

Chatzos Hayom – midday (halfway between sunrise and sunset)

Chodosh (lit. “new”) – a grain from the “five species” (wheat, barley, oats, rye and spelt) […]

Pesach Shiurim for Matzah and Wine: For Healthy Individuals and Those With Diabetes or Other Medical Conditions (Abridged Article)

March 2025

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NOTE: A more comprehensive version of this article – Eating Well on Pesach: Shiurim for Matzah and Wine for Healthy Individuals and Those With Diabetes or Other Medical Conditions – provides additional details on this important topic.

Halacha tells us how much wine and matzah one must eat at the Seder. Anyone whose healthcare providers recommend dietary modifications that affect eating matzah or wine should consult with a rav to find out how to follow those health recommendations within halachic guidelines.

Matzah

The guidelines for minimum shiurim for matzah shown below are based on the psak of Rav Moshe Heineman shlit”a. For hand matzah, these calculations are based on Pupa-Tzelem matzos, which are approximately 9 matzos/lb. Note that matzos baked by other matzah bakeries have different sizes and measurements, which will affect the amount required for a shiur as well as […]

Mashgiach Managerial Positions in DC Area

11 | 05 | 2024

ONGOING NEED

Excellent management opportunity for STAR-K mashgichim in Washington, DC.

Two full-time positions available immediately

Candidates who are willing to work part-time will be considered as well

Candidates who opt for full-time positions may qualify for a generous benefit package

To apply, complete our online application and mark it to the attention of either Rabbi Zvi Holland or Rabbi Dovid Stern

Please share this post with any qualified mashgiach who may be interested.

Thank you.

Food Service Mashgichim

11 | 05 | 2024

ONGOING NEED

STAR-K has multiple full- and part-time Food Service Mashgiach positions available in restaurants and other establishments in the Silver Spring/Rockville, MD, and Washington, DC, areas.

Qualified candidates must be able to commit to a schedule, take responsibility for kashrus compliance and other duties, and work well with others. Experience is preferred but not necessary.

Compensation: $20/hour plus overtime.

Complete our online application form to apply and mark it to the attention of Rabbi Zvi Holland. Be sure to include your resume with your application.

For more information, contact [email protected].

Part-Time Mashgiach in Silver Spring

11 | 05 | 2024

ONGOING NEED

STAR-K is seeking a qualified candidate to work about 20 hours/week, Wednesday-Thursday, as a mashgiach at Shalom Kosher, in Silver Spring, Maryland. Good pay.

Complete our online application form to apply and mark it to the attention of Rabbi Zvi Holland. Be sure to include your resume with your application.

For more information, contact [email protected].

STAR-K SUKKOS-RELATED ARTICLES & VIDEOS for 5785/2024

The STAR-K site offers helpful information related to the halachos of schach mats, certified schach manufacturers and local establishments that have a sukkah on their premises. Links to these are articles, podcasts and webinars are provided below for your convenience.

Local Establishments

The following are STAR-K certified restaurants and facilities in the Baltimore area that have sukkahs available for their customers:

Accents Grill

Caramels Pizza

Cocoacinos/Pie 18 Cafe

Croustille Cafe

David Chu China Bistro

Goldbergs Bagels

King David Nursing Home

Mama Leah’s Pizza

Mangal Food Truck

Serengeti Steakhouse

Taam Thai Asian Fusion

The Club Grill

Tudor Heights Assisted Living

Yesh Hummus Grill Yossi’s Falafel

Schach-Related Articles, Podcasts and Webinars

Kosher Certified Schach Manufacturers

Guide to STAR-K Certified Schach – HaRav Moshe Heinemann shlit”a (August 2013)

Undercover: The Halachos of Schach – HaRav Moshe Heinemann shlit”a (Fall 2009)

Podcast: Arba Minim with HaRav Mordechai Frankel

Audio Recording of Shiur on Schach Mats by Rabbi Zvi Goldberg

Webinar: Halachos of Sukkah Mats

Webinar: Sukkahs-To-Go and Schach Mats – with Rabbi Zvi […]

Pas Yisroel Guidelines 5785

The Shulchan Aruch (O.C. 603:1) states that during the Aseres Yimei Teshuva, even those who are generally not stringent about only eating Pas Yisroel should do so, and avoid eating bread items baked by an aino Yehudi, known as pas palter.

Bread (or pas) is defined as baked goods that are made from the five primary grains: wheat, barley, oats, rye and spelt. All other grains are not considered pas. Cooked or fried items are also NOT considered “bread” items[1] for Pas Yisroel purposes.

It is important to note that if a Yehudi is involved in any part of the baking process (e.g., he only turned on the fire or oven or placed the food into the oven), that is enough to render any items subsequently baked to be considered Pas Yisroel. Just preparing the dough is not enough. Additionally, if an item is par-baked and needs further baking to […]

INSIGHTS FROM THE INSTITUTE

A fascinating compendium of shailos and teshuvos (questions and answers) addressed by Harav Mordechai Frankel shlit”a, Director of the STAR-K Institute of Halacha, over the years. Most of these originally appeared in various issues of Kashrus Kurrents between 2008-2023.

THE MESORAH ON DUCK EGGS – Kashrus Kurrents, Summer 2023

HALACHOS OF PET NEUTERING – February 2021

MEZUZAH GUIDELINES FOR A WALK-IN CLOSET – Kashrus Kurrents, Winter 2019

PETTING AN ANIMAL ON SHABBOS – Kashrus Kurrents, Spring 2018

HALACHA OF ERECTING A FENCE AROUND A ROOF – Kashrus Kurrents, Winter 2018

EATING OR COOKING MEAT AND FISH TOGETHER – Kashrus Kurrents, Fall 2017

HAFRASHAS CHALLAH: WHEN CHALLAH SEPARATION GOES A-RYE – Kashrus Kurrents, Summer 2017

DO POTATOS CHIPS REQUIRE BISHUL YISROEL – Kashrus Kurrents, Fall 2016

WHEN TO RECITE HATOV V’HAMEITIV OVER WINE – Kashrus Kurrents, Spring 2016

SECURITY CAMERAS ON SHABBOS – Kashrus Kurrents, Winter 2015

SEPARATING CHALLAH WHEN GIVING […]

STAR-K Kosher Traveling Guidance – Articles and Videos

The STAR-K site provides a variety of informative halacha-related articles and videos pertaining to kosher travel. Refer to the links below for guidance before your next trip.

ARTICLES

Going Away for Pesach? Guidelines for Hotel and Airbnb Guests – Rabbi Zvi Goldberg (January 2025)

The Traveler’s Halachic Guide to Hotels – Rabbi Zvi Goldberg (Updated February 2024)

Navigating the Ins and Outs of Renting an Airbnb – Rabbi Zvi Goldberg (Winter 2024)

A Traveler’s Guide to Tefilas Haderech – Rabbi Dovid Heber (Summer 2021)

When You Can Drink and Drive: The Halachic Implications of Drinking Coffee on the Road – Rabbi Baruch Beyer (Spring 2019)

Don’t Miss the Boat: Halachic Guidelines of Kosher Cruises – Rabbi Zvi Goldberg (Fall 2018)

Time Flies: A Guide to Time-Related Halachos When Flying – Rabbi Dovid Heber (Fall 2017)

STAR-K Certified Food Options Take Off at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Airports – (Feb 2016 | […]

Wolf Certified “M” Series Wall Ovens

June 6, 2024

The Sabbath Mode in the models listed below was not correctly implemented according to STAR-K specifications. Pressing “+” or “-” to adjust the temperature causes a display change on the screen, which is forbidden on Yom Tov.

One may not adjust the temperature of these ovens on Yom Tov, even when in Sabbath Mode. All other Sabbath Mode functions work properly.

New Model # (Old Model #)

SO3050TM/S/T (SO30TM/S/TH)

SO3050CM/B (SO30CM/B)

SO3050CM/S (SO30CM/S)

DO3050TM/S/T (DOTM/S/TH)

DO3050CM/B (DO30CM/B)

DO3050CM/S (DO30CM/S)

This alert does not impact Professional style “M” Series wall ovens with knob controls.

Wolf is aware of the issue and will include a resolution in their next software update.

If you own one of these models, contact the Wolf service department at 800-222-7820 to report the problem. They will arrange a service appointment when the update is ready.

STAR-K Webinar: Pre-Pesach Conversation 2024

April 2024

Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and Rabbi Baruch Beyer present timely information about a variety of Pesach-related topics, including a quick review of what’s new, how to manage your food-buying budget, baby food, almond flour, kitniyos, matzah, and much much more.

Check out the wide variety of podcasts that are part of The Kosher Conversation, a STAR-K media production.

KitchenAid Refrigerator Alert

March 28, 2024

It has come to our attention that some KitchenAid KRFF577KPS 26.8 Cu. Ft. Standard-Depth French Door Refrigerator with Exterior Ice & Water Dispenser units have a malfunctioning Sabbath Mode. This issue has been identified in recently purchased units.

To determine if you own an affected unit, enter Sabbath Mode and hold down the door switches. If you hear a fan activate or deactivate when the switches are pressed and released, then Sabbath Mode is not working correctly.

KitchenAid is working on a solution to resolve the issue. In the interim, to use on Shabbos or Yom Tov, STAR-K recommends taping down the door switches along with setting Sabbath Mode.

Please email [email protected] if you would like to be notified when a fix is available.

Sub-Zero Legacy Designer Series (IT, IC, ID, IW) Appliance Purchased Between 2017-Present: Important Guidance for Consumers

September 26, 2023

Please be advised that Designer Series products (models IT, IC, ID, IW) that have the Smart Grid Option enabled for connection to either the Sub-Zero Group Owner’s App or third-party home system do not return to Sabbath Mode after a power outage.

Please refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations at the Sub-Zero website, which notes:

To prevent this, the Smart Grid Option must be disabled.

Disabling the Smart Grid Option prevents the unit from being connected to the Sub-Zero Group Owner’s App or third-party home system.

A Wi-Fi icon or home and power cord icon appears when the unit has the Smart Grid Option enabled.

The unit does not have to be paired to the Sub-Zero Group Owner’s App or a third-party home system for this issue to occur. The Smart Grid Option must be disabled regardless of connected status.

This issue has been resolved in newer models but affects owners of older models. Please refer to […]

ISO Full-Time Mashgiach in Hackensack, NJ

08 | 16 | 2023

STAR-K is urgently seeking a full-time mashgiach for the Fresko commissary in Hackensack, NJ.

Available immediately

$35 to $40 per hour plus benefits

Near Teaneck, NJ; Passaic, NJ; and Monsey, NY

To apply, complete our online application and mark it to the attention of Rabbi Shmuel Heinemann

Please share this post with any qualified mashgiach who may be interested.

Thank you.

Kosher Supervisors in Baltimore, Maryland, Area

05 | 17 | 2023

Responsibilities include:

Ensuring that workers engaged in storing, preparing and cooking meats, poultry and other foods in food prep, serving, packing and selling establishments are following Jewish dietary laws and customs pertaining to the preparation and packing of foods.

Monitoring kitchen staff to ensure that methods of cooking are in compliance with kosher dietary laws, including lighting fires.

Ensuring that meat and fowl are washed and salted in accordance with Hebrew ritual.

Complete our online application form to apply and mark it to the attention of Pat Herskovitz. Be sure to include your resume.

For more details, contact Pat at [email protected].

STAR-K Goes to College: An Interview with Rabbi Mayer Kurcfeld

Kashrus Kurrents, Spring 2023

Some of the top colleges in the U.S. boast a 10-25 percent Jewish
student population. In 2022, Jewish students were well-represented at all eight
Ivy League schools, with Columbia leading the way at 24%, followed by Brown
(19%), Cornell and UPenn (tied at17%), and Yale (13%).[1] The
continually increasing number of kosher and other Jewish amenities on the American
college campus mirror these statistics – and act as magnets to attract Jewish
students. For some, STAR-K’s presence on campus offers a first – and sometimes
only – taste of Yiddishkeit.

Rabbi Mayer
Kurcfeld, a STAR-K kashrus administrator, has been engineering and overseeing the
agency’s many certified on-campus facilities since 1999, custom-designing those
that were not pre-existing. I asked him to describe the kashruschallenges
of certifying the ever-evolving college campus dining platform.

KK: Which
U.S. colleges and universities are certified by STAR-K?

RMK: We currently certify kosher dining at American University, Cornell
University, Franklin & Marshall College, Ithaca College, Johns Hopkins
University, Muhlenberg College, […]

Wolf Cooktop Alert

January 27, 2023

It has come to STAR-K’s attention that there is a potential halachic issue with some Wolf cooktops that have the auto-ignite feature.

When a burner is on, opening or closing a drawer or cabinet door near the cooktop might extinguish the burner flame, which will automatically reignite.

The manufacturer has informed us that this poses no safety concern, as the flame comes back right away. However, this does present a halachic concern for Shabbos and Yom Tov.

STAR-K advises consumers to conduct the following test on a weekday:

Observe the cooktop under normal cooking conditions while opening and closing drawers and cabinet doors in the vicinity of the cooktop.

Verify that the burner remains on without interruption.

If testing indicates that opening or shutting a particular door or drawer does cause the burner to extinguish and reignite, that drawer should not be opened or closed on Shabbos and Yom Tov when the […]

Tu B’Shvat 5783

February 2023

This year, Tu B’Shvat (15 Shvat) will occur on Sunday night, February 5 and Monday, February 6. Please refer to the STAR-K Checking Fruits Chart for guidance.

If you wish, you can also review STAR-K’s full guide to Checking for Bugs, the Shemita Primer for Chutz La’aretz, and the Shemita dates of common fruits imported from Eretz Yisroel, since Shemita periods include fruits one might purchase for Tu B’Shvat.

Schach Mat Guidance for 5785

Guide to STAR-K Certified Schach

For a summary of Rav Moshe Heinemann’s guidance regarding kosher schach, click here.

Kosher Certified Schach Manufacturers

For a list of schach manufacturers certified by STAR-K, click here.

The Halachos of Schach

For a more in-depth review of the halachos of schach by Rav Heinemann, click here.

After Sukkos: Proper Schach Storage

For guidelines on proper storage of your schach to avoid insect infestation, click here.

Audio-Visual Guidance

To listen to STAR-K’s Kosher Conversation ‘Sukkos Special‘ podcast with Rabbi Mordechai Frankel , click here.

To watch a STAR-K webinar with host Rabbi Zvi Goldberg in which he and Rabbi Boruch Beyer discuss sukkahs-to-go and schach mats, among other related topics, click here.

STAR-K Fish Policy

Updated August 19, 2022

STAR-K
receives many questions about purchasing fresh fish from non-kosher stores or
sources. We hope this brief article will help clarify some of the confusion regarding
this topic.

For a fish to be kosher, the Halacha is that it needs to have fins and scales.[1] Furthermore, there is a rabbinic prohibition[2] to consume fish that has had the simanei kashrus (scales)[3] removed (e.g., a skinless fish fillet) without a Yehudi having confirmed that it was a kosher fish.

Stores with Kosher Supervision

In
stores or companies that are under STAR-K supervision, the fish are filleted
with a mashgiach present, and therefore one may buy any fish fillet without any
further concerns.

Skinless Fillet from a Non-Kosher Store or Source

Purchasing
skinless fish either from a store that is not kosher supervised, or that was
not sealed in a package bearing a reliable kosher symbol, is not permissible. STAR-K
does not consider the color of a fish […]

From Israel, Peru, and Manchester, Too: STAR-K’s Popular Summer Kashrus Training Programs’ Far Reach

August 2022

19th Annual Kashrus Training Program: STAR-K faculty sitting in front row, from L to R: R’ Zvi Goldberg, R’ Mayer Kurcfeld, R’ Eliyahu Shuman, Dr. Avrom Pollak, Rav Moshe Heinemann shlit”a, R’ Jonah Gewirtz, R’ Mordechai Frankel, R’ Nisson Dov Miller, and R’ Boruch Beyer; faculty standing in back, starting 2nd from L: R’ Dovid Heber, R’ Doniel Feldman, R’ Sholom Tendler, and R’ Avrohom Mushell; standing on far R: R’ Moshe Schuchman

STAR-K Kosher Certification’s
back-to-back 19th Annual Kashrus Training Program (July 25-28) and Food Service
Kashrus Training Seminar (August 1-3) attracted participants from as far away as
Ramla, Israel; Lima, Peru; and, Manchester, UK, to its Baltimore corporate
headquarters. Both certificate programs featured a Q & A session with STAR-K
Rabbinic Administrator Rav Moshe Heinemann shlit”a; and a variety of
lectures by STAR-K Kashrus Administrators; a hands-on vegetable checking
practicum; and tours of STAR-K certified establishments.

For the past two years, Joe Malay
worked as […]

The Otzar Beis Din: Shemita’s Treasure Trove

Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff, Rav & Rosh Kollel in Neve Yaakov, Jerusalem | Guest Contributor

Kashrus Kurrents, Summer 2022

An Otzar Beis Din is literally ‘a storehouse operated
by Beis Din.’ Why would Beis Din operate a warehouse? Before
explaining more fully the true purpose of an Otzar Beis Din, which is a halachically
approved method of distributing Shemita produce, we must first review
the halachos of Shemita. These rules fall under two general
categories:

(1) Laws of the Land

The Torah teaches that every seventh year is Shemita,
and we are prohibited from working the land of Eretz Yisroel. One may not plow,
plant, prune, or harvest one’s grapevines as an owner, or perform most other
agricultural work. Furthermore, one may not allow one’s land to be worked
during Shemita, even by an aino Yehudi.[1] One
may perform activities whose purpose is to prevent loss, such as watering
plants and trees so that they do not die.[2]

The landowner may not treat […]

Pre-Purchase Advice – for Dishwashers

STAR-K does not certify dishwashers. Dishwashers may not be used on Shabbos and Yom Tov. The recommendations provided below are meant only as guidelines for consumers who wish to purchase a dishwasher that can be opened and loaded on Shabbos and Yom Tov without a worry that doing so will violate any aspects of shmiras Shabbos.

NOTE: Some dishwasher manufacturers include a “Sabbath Mode” or “Kosher Consumer-Friendly Mode” in their devices. While this mode does not allow the device to be used on Shabbos or Yom Tov, it will disable other controls and allow it to be opened and loaded on Shabbos and Yom Tov.

Opening the Dishwasher Door

Should not activate any tones or digital readouts (e.g., ‘door ajar’ icons, settings).

Should not trigger an interior light.

Should not trigger a change in door icons. (e.g., Some dishwashers display the word Clean at the end of a cycle. Opening the door to unload […]

The 10 Commandments for the Prudent Passover Consumer

I. Thou Shalt Read Product Labels Carefully

Make sure a reliable Kosher for Passover certification appears on the package. Don’t assume the product is kosher for Passover just because it is in the Passover section of the supermarket.

II. Thou Shalt Beware of Look-Alikes

Often Kosher for Passover and non-Kosher for Passover products have identical packaging except for the “P” symbol.

III. Thou Shalt Know That Not All Matzohs are Kosher for Passover

Stores often do not remove chometzdik matzos from the shelves even after the store is stocked with Kosher for Passover products!

IV. Thou Shalt Know Thine Personal Kashrus Level

Not all kashrus certifications are created equal. A knowledgeable kosher consumer reduces the chance of buying Kosher for Passover products that may not qualify for a consumer’s personal kosher or Passover kosher standards.

V. Thou Shalt Look Before You Cook!

Even with the best intentions a non-Kosher for Passover […]

The History of Passover Medicine Lists in Pre-War Germany

In the 1920s, the Jewish community in Germany numbered close to half a million people. They were made up mostly of professionals in finance and retail trade. German Jewry thrived within the general culture of the Weimar Republic. As an influx of approximately 70,000 East European Jews flocked to Germany to escape political oppression and violent anti-Semitism, Berlin soon became the center for Hebrew culture, reaching its peak between 1920 to 1924. It had become a safe haven for Hebrew and Yiddish speaking intellectuals, mostly Russian Hebrew writers. Although some Jews emigrated during this time, mostly to America or Palestine, many more did so after the rise of Nazism in 1933. Unfortunately, the majority of Jews remained in Germany, with catastrophic results.

During this inter-war period, many German Jews assimilated, thereby distinguishing themselves from their observant Eastern European brethren. However, there remained a strong element of […]

Advice for People with Celiac, Food Allergies and Gluten-Free Restrictions on Pesach

Updated January 2025

Yomim Tovim are synonymous with food—and lots of it! During Pesach, the temptation to eat and overeat, perhaps the wrong things for eight straight days, is extra challenging. The good news is that you don’t have to resolve to store away those extra pounds which you will regret just as you store away your Pesach dishes for next year. STAR-K is grateful to Sarah Klugman, RD, for sharing her Pesach nutrition advice on which this article is based. They include tips for gluten-free and celiac individuals, as well as those with various food allergies.

Sarah Klugman suggests, “Always make Kiddush in the morning. It’s the key to a successful day! Use light grape juice 1 and have a starch or fruit and milk. Regarding when to make Kiddush and how to fulfill Kiddush b’makom seuda, consult your rav. Good ideas are: starch/fruit and milk; fruit and yogurt; […]

STAR-K Appliance-Related Articles & Videos

The STAR-K site offers a variety of informative articles and videos related to the general use of cooking and refrigeration appliances; various Sabbath Mode features in STAR-K certified models; the halachic implications of using them on Shabbos and Yom Tov; appliance pre-purchase advice; as well as articles about other Sabbath Mode technologies, such as medical devices and elevators.

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STAR-K GUIDE TO USING OVENS ON SHABBOS & YOM TOV (PDF)

ARTICLES ABOUT COOKING APPLIANCES

ARTICLE ON OVEN USE (PUBLISHED IN YESHURUN, VOL. 36) – HaRav Moshe Heinemann shlit”a

TESHUVA ON OVEN USE ON YOM TOV – HaRav Moshe Heinemann shlit”a

USING AN OVEN ON SHABBOS & YOM TOV – Rabbi Avrohom D. Mushell (March 2024)

OVEN KASHRUS 101: USING THE SAME OVEN FOR MEAT, DAIRY, FISH AND PAREVE – Rabbi Dovid Heber (Spring 2016)

OVEN KASHRUS: FOR SHABBOS USE – Rabbi Avrohom D. Mushell (Winter 2005)

OVEN KASHRUS: FOR YOM TOV USE […]

A Shemita Primer for Chutz La’aretz

Updated September 11, 2023

By: STAR-K Rabbinic Staff

Beginning on Rosh Hashana this year (5782) and ending Rosh Hashana next year (5783), it is the Shemita/Sabbatical year in Eretz Yisroel. This is certainly one of the most special mitzvos that we have. The amazing demonstration of our absolute faith and emunah in Hashem which is displayed from its proper observance is unique from all other mitzvos. Furthermore, the guarantee that Hashem will provide us with sustenance in advance that comes along with observing Shemita is something that proves that the Torah can be directly only from Hashem himself.

Although Shemita does not apply to land outside of Eretz Yisroel, there are still a number of circumstances that we in chutz la’aretz will likely encounter, and thereby give us the ability to observe the mitzvah of Shemita properly. The laws of Shemita are quite extensive and complex. The goal of this […]

Rosh Hashana Simanim Checking Guide

Click image below for a larger view and a handy printable version.

A HALACHIC GUIDE TO HONEY AND BEE DERIVATIVES

Click here for STAR-K’s Halachic Guide to Honey and Bee Derivates by Rabbi Dovid Heber.