The Truth About Bugs - Part II

This episode is about the purchase of Chametz products after Pesach covering the following topics (and more): 1) the Yashan status of vodka; 2) whether seltzer needs to be certified Kosher for Pesach; 3) is whiskey truly Chametz; 4) changes in the AKO beer policy.

This Shiur is the second in a two part series on the customs and Halachot of the Seder on Leil HaPesah. This shiur was given to the Sephardic Minyan of Lower Merion, PA in 5778.

This Shiur is the first in a two part series on the customs and Halachot of the Seder on Leil HaPesah. This shiur was given to the Sephardic Minyan of Lower Merion, PA in 5778.

This Shiur on the customs and Halachot of Erev Pesah was given to the Sephardic Minyan of Lower Merion, PA in 5778.

This shiur was delivered in 5778 to the Sephardic Minyan of Lower Merion Synagogue in Lower Merion, PA.Disclaimer: Technology is updating constantly. This shiur is six years old at time of posting (5784) and appliances and utensils have only become more sophisticated. Ask your LOR (Local Orthodox Rabbi) regarding kashering methods as some of the information here may no longer be relevant or accurate.

This shiur, recorded in 5778, was delivered to the Sephardic Minyan at Lower Merion Synagogue in Lower Merion, PA.Disclaimer: Technology is updating constantly. This shiur is six years old at time of posting (5784) and appliances have only become more sophisticated. Ask your LOR (Local Orthodox Rabbi) regarding kashering methods as some of the information here may no longer be relevant or accurate.

This shiur, recorded in 5779, was delivered to the Sephardic Minyan at Lower Merion Synagogue in Lower Merion, PA. Topics include basic background and common issues with Tefillin.

This shiur (previously recorded in 5781) is about common Kashrut misconceptions. Topics discussed in this episode include: eggs and bloodspots, Basar B'Chalav (mixing meat and milk), "hard cheese," dairy bread, vegan/vegetarian food, and Tevilat Keilim.

This shiur (previously recorded in 5780) is the third and last in a three-part series on the role of bugs, insects, and microorganisms in Halacha.

This shiur (previously recorded in 5780) is the second in a three-part series on the role of bugs, insects, and microorganisms in Halacha.