Going Above and Beyond with Beyond Meat
by Miri Rotkovitz, MA, RD If you find it hard to imagine going a day without meat, you’re not alone. According to USDA ...
Kashering for Passover in a Pandemic
Compiled by Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka and Rabbi Yosef D. Chanowitz Introduction: A) This year, due to unfortunate circu ...
Pesach Oils
OIL IS A LIQUID WITH UNIQUE PROPERTIES THAT MAKE IT DIFFERENT FROM ALL OTHER LIQUIDS. OIL IS EXTRACTED BY CRUSHING AND SQUEEZ ...
Kashering Countertops for Pesach
Countertops must either be kashered or covered for Pesach. If covering, one should make sure to use a non-porous material that ...
7 Fasting Tips
1. Don't overeat right before the fast and choose foods that are easy to digest. 2. Stick to complex carbohydrates, rather tha ...
The Kashrus of Beer
On Simchas Torah, Jews throughout the world conclude—and then begin again—the annual cycle of the reading the Torah, remem ...
The “New” Insect Obsession
Rabbi Sholom Kesselman, OK West Coast Rabbinic Coordinator The purpose of this article is to bring awareness and provide info ...
What is Vegetable Oil?
Vegetable oil is oil that is extracted from various types of fruits, seeds, grains, and nuts (all considered vegetables for t ...
What is Citric Acid?
Citric acid is a white powder used to give a sour taste to beverages and food products. It is also used as a preservative to ...