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Keeping kosher seems like it gets more burdensome over time. It's not that true kashrut has changed, but rather Rabbi's and kashrut organizations continue to raise the bar. But, is raising the bar a good thing? Is it that our ancestors were ignorant to the laws of kashrut? Or is it the fact that kashrut has become a business? Certifying toilet paper should tell us we have gone way too far.
Here I give you the real deal. No smoke and mirrors. The pre-kashrut business and also what was once a kashrut issue may have changed because circumstances have changed.
Most of all, on University campuses and different areas of the US and abroad don't have the same available Kosher products one might have in a place like Brooklyn, NY. This creates a problem for many and we must cater to those who need to truly know what is and what is not kosher. Otherwise, we risk them giving it all up and feeling that keeping kosher is too burdensome.
We must return to the origins of our ancestors, who did not have the same availability as we have in some places. Most rabbis end up catering to those who already take for granted having dozens of kosher restaurants and unlimited products available. Do we simply preach to the choir, or deal with the struggle that is real.
In addition, those who have that access may find themselves in a tough position when on a business trip, vacation, emergencies, and even working for Teach For America or Doctors Without Borders and so many more.
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4 koshering made easy: Review of Star-K guide 1 from 2018-03-20T13:48:28
In this and the next several sessions we will review the Star-K kashrut guide.
ListenKashering Made Easy from 2018-03-15T12:43:28
Basic principles of koshering dishes and how you can make your kitchen kosher in an hour.
ListenKashrut Craze: Marketing and Tradition from 2017-03-31T11:16:17
Why are we not told the truth about what's kosher? It's part tradition, part shrewd marketing
ListenTrusting Kosher from 2017-03-05T14:49:03
Why we should trust a friend when he says it's kosher.
ListenMeat and Dairy, part 2 from 2016-12-18T13:58:17
Second part of a series exploring the history and practices of separation between meat and dairy.
ListenMeat and Dairy, Part 1 from 2016-12-18T13:57:02
First part of a series exploring the history and practices of separation between meat and dairy.
Listen2: There's [Almost] No non-Kosher Cheese? from 2016-11-28T18:17:32
This is part 2 of this series. The answer to this question will take some time, as there are many misconceptions regarding Kosher and non-Kosher (or non-certified) cheese. In addition, the Kashrut ...
Listen1: There's [Almost] No non-Kosher Cheese? from 2016-11-28T18:16:58
This is part one of this series. The answer to this question will take some time, as there are many misconceptions regarding Kosher and non-Kosher (or non-certified) cheese. In addition, the Kashru...
ListenChug the Bug? How far do we go with checking for bugs? #9 Kashrut MythBusters- Rabbi Haim Ovadia from 2016-06-09T09:26:44
ListenChanging Minhag - Relying on Kashrut of Host from 2016-04-05T12:48:45
ListenGlatt Kosher Meat Letter from Rav Messas (081415) #8 Kashrut MythBusters Rabbi Haim Ovadia from 2016-03-01T17:48:12
Part 8 of Kashrut MythBusters- Kosher Meat Letter from Rav Messas on Glatt or not?
ListenPhobia of Bugs in Vegetables (081315) #7 Kashrut MythBusters- Rabbi Haim Ovadia from 2016-03-01T17:46:22
7 Kashrut MythBusters- Phobia of Bugs. To what extent do we need to check vegetables for bugs?
ListenKosher Fish (081215) #6 Kashrut MythBusters-Rabbi Haim Ovadia from 2016-03-01T17:44:25
Part 6 of Kashrut MythBusters- Kosher Fish
ListenEating on Shabbat (081115) #5 Kashrut MythBuster-Rabbi Haim Ovadia from 2016-03-01T17:43:07
Part 5 of Kashrut MythBuster- Eating on Shabbat
ListenKosher Ingredients (081015) #4 Kashrut MythBusters- Rabbi Haim Ovadia from 2016-03-01T17:42:01
Part 4 of Kashrut MythBusters- Kosher ingredients
ListenKosher Meat (080915) #3 Kashrut MythBusters- Rabbi Haim Ovadia from 2016-03-01T17:36:48
Part 3 of Kashrut MythBusters- Kosher Meat .
ListenKosher Wine (080615) #2 Kashrut MythBusters- Rabbi Haim Ovadia from 2016-03-01T17:27:53
Part 2 of Kashrut MythBusters- Kosher Wine.
ListenKosher Kitchen (080515) #1 Kashrut MythBusters- Rabbi Haim Ovadia from 2016-03-01T17:23:37
1 Kashrut MythBusters- Kosher Kitchen.
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