The concept of kashrus is not just applicable to food. As a matter of fact, the only time the word kosher is mentioned in Tanach is in Megillas Esther when Esther speaks to Achashverosh and says, “V’kasher hadavor l’fnay hamelech.” Read More

Readers share their thoughts about the last issue… Read More

Is it permissible to have an alcoholic drink from a clean glass at a bar/lounge? Read More

The Music of the Yomim Noroim
By Cantor Sherwood Goffin
Faculty, Belz School of Jewish Music RIETS, Yeshiva University Read More

It was a challenge to properly set up the kosher program at Yankee Stadium, though we were involved even before construction of the new stadium was complete and were advising the Yankees food service Read More

Recently, the OK was approached to give a hechsher on a makeup powder that would permit use on Shabbos and Yom Tov. The topic of using colored makeup on Shabbos is discussed Read More

Exploring the History & Kashrus Concerns of Food Sweeteners Read More

Traditional Rosh Hashanah Foods
Apple, Pomegranates, Honey, Carrots and Fish. Read More

On Rosh Hashanah, many have the custom not to nap during the day, because one might “sleep away one’s mazel”
6 Surprising Reasons You’re Tired Read More

Tzimmes Read More

Interview with Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka Read More

Chassidic Insights Read More

Kosher by the Numbers
Chazzanus
Teshuva, Tefillah, Tzedakah Read More