Reviewed by Rabbi Moshe Pinhasi Eretz Yisrael was blessed with beautiful fruits, some of which make their way to our shores from time to time. While the average Israeli consumer is accustomed to take into account issues of Shemita (the seventh year) and Terumot and Ma’asrot (tithing and separating the required portions from fruits growing in Eretz Yisrael), the American … [Read more...]
Hametz in Medicines and Cosmetics
Q: Can one use toothpaste, lipstick, or medicines which may have a Hametz ingredient on Pessah? Answered by Rabbi Moshe Pinhasi A: Anything that is unsuitable for the consumption of a dog prior to Pessah, may be kept in one’s possession but is nevertheless forbidden to eat MiD’Rabbanan[1]. With regards to toothpaste, lipstick and the like, since one does not intend on … [Read more...]
What is Bet Yosef Meat?
An audio Shiur by Rabbi Mordechai Lebhar … [Read more...]
What’s in a Wine
The Beracha & Kashrut of Wine | By Rav Mordechai Lebhar, Rosh Kollel Link LA and author of Sefer Magen Avot Many people have adopted the custom to conduct a “Seder” on Tu BiShvat, which includes serving the fruits of Shiv’at HaMinim and new fruits as well as drinking four cups of wine. This custom is based on the Sefer Hemdat Yamim [1] which compiled this unique Seder … [Read more...]