Being that the first commandment in the garden was centered around food, we learn just how important is it to beware of eating the wrong things. Rav Berkovits explains the underlying rationale for the laws of Kashrus and defines the rules upon which the entire infrastructure of Kashrus is based.
Buying meat from the butcher is not quite as simple as the packaging makes it sound. It's important to know basic information, such as what glatt really means, and how the veins are removed from the meat, if at all. And what if you notice a chicken wing is broken after you get home? How does one kasher liver, and what do you do if an egg has a bloodspot? Rav Berkovits covers a lot of ground with great clarity.
We keep as far away as possible from treife food. But what if your child is sick, and needs non-kosher medicine? Or your parents are irreligious and are waiting for your help in carrying heavy non-kosher groceries? Also discussed is the concept of maris ayin - doing something that appears forbidden - and its wide ranging boundaries that extend even to a private room, far from anyone's eyes.
Rav Berkovits gives a broad look at the laws of Kashrus, covering the basics as well as areas you may have been unaware of. Knowing what goes into making meat and chicken kosher (even if don't plan on doing it yourself), how to deal with buggy foods, and many other important subjects can help you know when there is a potential problem, and what to ask.
Interested to hear what the term "kosher" really means? You could say that just like healthy eating is good for the body, so is kosher eating good for the soul. But what imbues food with a special kosher quality? This class is an excellent introduction to the laws of kashrus - from meat and dairy, to animal species, to ritual slaughter.
Did you know there are opinions that say we are permitted to eat locusts, ostriches and giraffes? Rabbi Geller presents an entertaining overview of the reasons and practical necessities for many of today's Jewish dietary practices. Hear amazing facts about food, and how the food you eat directly affects your level of spirituality.
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One difficult area in life is how we approach food. Since our survival depends on it, everyone is forced to deal with it. Rabbi Wagensberg shares the secret on how raising our overall level of sanctity depends solely on our eating in holy ways. Pharaoh used this secret in his strategy to destroy the Jews.
How is it possible to respect parents who are hostile toward observant Judaism, and who frown on their child's newfound Torah way of life? Rav Yaakov is both compassionate and clear as he delineates the crucial information that non-observant families lack, and gives guidance on how they should be approached. Learn the parameters of what is non-negotiable, what is possible to give in on, and what to do in cases when you're unsure.