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55:51
Is Your Food Really What the Label Says It Is? (55:51)
Is the food you purchased in the supermarket or restaurant exactly what you think it is or what the label claims? The answer may surprise you! Embark on an eye-opening journey as Rabbi Berel Bell takes you backstage and shares fascinating behind-the-scenes information about the food industry as a whole, as well as some aspects of Kosher supervision, and why it’s way more complex than you ever thought
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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32:34
Book Launch: The Four Keys of Kabbalah (32:34)
Kabbalah teaches that a boundless force is hidden within the cosmos, waiting to be released and harnessed. In His new book, Rabbi Rice shares the depth of Jewish Mystical wisdom in an approachable and easy-to-understand format. Unlock your universe today. This session took place at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mrs. Holly Cohen (9)
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2:21
Living Intentionally (2:21)
Rabbi Yisroel Glick (57)
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52:29
When Pigs Are Kosher (52:29)
The coming of the Messiah (Mashiach) will be a game-changer. In addition to peace on earth, the return of the dead, and our reunion in Israel, the Messianic Age will bring specific aspects of halachah (Jewish law), including pigs becoming kosher: Imagine that! This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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1:26
Menus with Meaning (1:26)
Kosher explained in 60 seconds.
Series: Inspiration Weekly
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14:47
Torah, Science, and Modern Technology (14:47)
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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2:10
What Is Kosher? (2:10)
Series: JLI Facebook interviews
Mrs. Sara Esther Crispe (25)
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6:07
Torah and Science (6:07)
Series: Wrestling with Faith
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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53:25
A Halachic Crash Course on the Laws of Kashrut (53:25)
Discover the immeasurable value Judaism places on the food we put in our mouth, with a step-by-step guide to ‘going kosher’ in your own life. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. Click below to see the slides shown at the lecture.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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56:45
The Kosher Symbol Saga (56:45)
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the Kosher certifications on the products we consume? This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Avraham Feigelstock (2)
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3:03
Why so Many Kosher Certifications? (3:03)
For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim (76)
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56:40
How Israel Raises a Multicultural Army (56:40)
In the State of Israel, the IDF is often where new immigrants begin their integration into Israeli society. Understandably, there is occasionally tension between people of different backgrounds. In this class, Rabbi Aaron Rakefet, a veteran of the Israel Defense Forces, will explore what it means to create an IDF where all Jews feel at home
Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff (3)
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50:05
Tanya Chapter 8 Part 1 (50:05)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (460)
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55:45
Kosher Feng Shui: Creating Sacred Space (55:45)
Elevate your home from aesthetically beautiful to a sacred sanctuary. Lipskier will share how simple steps can help a house transcend the material to the spiritual, creating a domino effect to impact the whole family from the inside out. This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat
Mrs. Miriam Lipskier (9)
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54:33
The Wild Spiritual Ride of a Hollywood Screenwriter (54:33)
From Jewish born, to Christian youth worker, to blockbusting screenwriter with a rich, Torah observant lifestyle, David's hilarious and moving tale will help you find that at any point and at any time we can all take one step closer to reaching our fullest potential. This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat
David Weiss (8)
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44:50
When Your Loved One Increases in Religious Observance (44:50)
Why won't she eat in my home anymore? Is he seriously going to wear those strings out of his shirt? Why wouldn't she answer my phone call on Shabbat when it was important? Learn from the author of The Baal Teshuva Survival Guide how to deal with changes that are often mystifying while learning tips for healthier communication to minimize misunderstandings and strengthen relationships
Dr. Lisa Aiken (16)
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32:17
Crossfire 2 (2014) (32:17)
Why Do We Need a Rebbe? To Serve in the Israeli Army? Should You Go Live in Israel? Why Chassidut? Can Unhealthy be Kosher? These are just some of the questions that are answered in this "Crossfire" session. Join this panel of insightful Jewish minds as they address the most important issues of the day
Series: Crossfire!
Mrs. Chaya Teldon (28)
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5:43
America's Attempt with a Chief Rabbi (5:43)
Professor Jonathan Sarna (48)
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50:05
Chassidic Feminism (50:05)
Series: Soul Encounters
Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin (16)
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56:10
Rabbeinu Gershom (56:10)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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55:53
Crossfire 1 (2013) (55:53)
The popular "Crossfire!" is back with an all-new panel! Have you ever wished to have a "no-holds-barred" discussion with a Rabbi and get answers to all of your burning questions? This is your chance! This Crossfire session at the National Jewish Retreat featured a panel including Rabbi Yosef Schusterman, spiritual leader of Chabad of N
Series: Crossfire!
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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20:50
The Making of a Shofar (Workshop) (20:50)
Have you ever seen the making of a Shofar? Rabbi Baron takes you on a hands-on tour of the ins and outs of creating a real kosher shofar. This workshop took place at the 7th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Hillel Baron (3)
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5:52
Challenges Jews Face in the U.S. Army (5:52)
Chaplain Jacob Goldstein (7)
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52:48
Kabbalah for Beginners Part 4 (52:48)
Series: Kabbalah for Beginners
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)
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11:22
The Laws of Writing a Mezuzah (11:22)
Rabbi Yehuda Clapman (3)
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55:43
The Matzah Debate: Round or Square (55:43)
Do you go round or square on Pesach? Rabbi Avraham Bergstein teaches the history of baking matzah, and the significance of the shape, from the cakes that Avraham served the visiting angels, to the disputes about machine matzahs. Included is a video within the video of a machine matzah bakery, which shows the procedure from the strenuous cleaning, through all the processes involved.
Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein (32)
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40:54
Benefits of Kosher (40:54)
I do it because I love you. Mrs. Miriam Lipskier discusses the romance of Judaism as expressed by keeping kosher. We connect to the divine by doing what G-d wants even though we don’t understand why. This class was delivered at Chabad Lubavitch of Georgia.
Mrs. Miriam Lipskier (9)
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19:33
Presentation: Writing a Sefer Torah (19:33)
Animals, rocks and intentions together make a Torah scroll. Rabbi Yehudah Clapman describes the process of writing a sefer Torah, mezuzah or tefillin scroll. Every aspect of a Sefer Torah must come from a kosher source and each of the ingredients represents a different aspect of the physical and spiritual world.
Rabbi Yehuda Clapman (3)
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49:44
Beruria and an Introduction to the Talmud (49:44)
Jewish education for women is radically different today. Dr. Henry Abramson begins with a brief history of the Talmud. He describes the times and family tragedies of Bruria before delving into her recognized contributions to the Talmud. Dr Abramson concludes with a strange account of her possible end as described by Rashi
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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39:40
Why Should I Keep Kosher? (39:40)
How would G-d destroy the world if he wanted to? Rabbi Shloma Majeski explains that G-d created the world and sustains everything with his words. By simply removing those words the world would cease to exist. The blessing we make over our kosher food is what releases the G-dly energy in the food giving us life in a positive way.
Rabbi Shloma Majeski (8)
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12:37
The Mitzvah of Yoshon (12:37)
Yoshon and Chodosh refer to the time of year that wheat is planted and takes root. In the latest episode of Kosher Corner, Rabbi Chaim Fogelman explains the agricultural background of grains as related to Yoshon, as well as the rabbinic arguments
Series: Kosher Corner
Rabbi Chaim Fogelman (18)
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39:38
Laws Pertaining to Milk and Meat (39:38)
Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka explains that we are profoundly affected by the food that we eat. A Jew must be careful to ensure that what he eats is complimentary to his Jewish soul and that the soul can thrive through the consumption of that food
Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka (6)
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1:03:47
The Kabbalah of Cheeseburgers (1:03:47)
Did the Torah always forbid mixing milk and meat, or was it originally only a “kid in its mother’s milk”? Is the rationale for the prohibition health-related? This taste of Kabbalistic wisdom will provide mystical insight into Judaism’s most famous culinary mystery. Guaranteed to whet the appetite of scholars and lay people alike
Series: Judaism Decoded Lesson 1
Rabbi Mendel Kaplan (31)
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15:49
Cooking with Fruit: Mixed Greens with Mango Dressing (15:49)
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum prepares fruit-based dishes for Tu B'Shevat, the New Year of Trees. In this episode she prepares a salad of baby spinach, fennel, mushrooms, persimmons and pumpkin seeds in a mango-curry dressing. The dressing would also work well on poached chicken or salmon.
Series: Tu B'Shevat: Cooking with Fruit
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum (37)
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4:38
Cooking with fruit: Red Fruit Salad (4:38)
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum shows how to use frozen fruit to get a 'wow' with this cherry-berry fruit salad macerated in creme de cassis and maple syrup. This is an easy light dessert perfect for warm weather, or when fresh fruit is not available. This is part 2 of 5 in the Tu B'Shevat series, "Cooking with Fruit.".
Series: Tu B'Shevat: Cooking with Fruit
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum (37)
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14:13
Cooking with fruit: Curried Parsnip Apple Soup (14:13)
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum demonstrates how to make soup. Eschewing stock or soup base, Levana uses a food processor to make fast work of chopping parsnips and apples. She recommends erring on the side of less salt, less stock, pointing out that you can always add more, but to remove it is not so easy
Series: Tu B'Shevat: Cooking with Fruit
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum (37)
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18:28
Kashrus and Other Food Diets (18:28)
Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka (6)
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3:55
Minted Fruit Salad (3:55)
This fruit salad is sure to be a hit at any table! Chef Levana Kirschenbaum gives fruit salad a new twist with by using a color scheme that will please your eyes and refreshing flavors that will perk up your taste buds!.
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum (37)
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8:32
Endive, Pear and Walnut Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing (8:32)
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum demonstrates making this delicious salad all with a food processor! This fresh salad is beautiful and refreshing - and all of it's components can be prepared ahead of time! .
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum (37)
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17:25
Zucchini Yellow Pepper Cheddar Chowder (17:25)
This beautiful and delicious chowder is nutritious and easy to make! Chef Levana Kirschenbaum gives tips, teaches techniques and uses tools that make soups so easy to make and will inspire you to make lots and freeze them for days that you don't feel like cooking
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum (37)
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8:44
Polenta with Roasted Vegetables (8:44)
Have you ever made polenta? Do you even know how? Chef Levana Kirschenbaum shows the the ease and versatility of this wonderful food. Polenta can be easily made for a crowd, served in many different ways and costs pennies to make! Give this delicious polenta with roasted vegetables a try and let us know what you think!.
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum (37)
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6:58
Lace Cookies (6:58)
These tiny, flat cookies are a delicious and low calorie (yes, low calorie!) treat. Chef Levana Kirschenbaum makes these classic lace cookies substituting traditionally used ingredients such as corn syrup for maple syrup, a natural and much healthier option
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum (37)
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14:46
Tilapia Rolls with Spinach and Feta (14:46)
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum dresses up this mild and reasonably priced fish with a fabulous spinach and feta stuffing. This versatile stuffing can be easily turned into a quiche, or be kept pareve by simply leaving out the cheese and then used to stuff chicken breasts. What a beautiful dish!.
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum (37)
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26:04
It's Not Only the Ingredients: Pas Yisroel, Cholov Yisroel (26:04)
In this class, Mrs. Sara Labkowski delves into some of the specific laws surrounding what makes food kosher. We learn that in many cases, kosher food does not simply require a guarantee of only kosher ingredients, but can also require specific supervision during its production or cooking
Mrs. Sara Labkowski (4)
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13:19
Cold Watercress Soup (13:19)
Join world renowned Chef Levana Kirschenbaum in her kitchen as she gets ready for the holiday of Shavuos
Series: Delicious Shavuot Recipes
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum (37)
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12:51
Endive Waldorf Salad (12:51)
Join world renowned Chef Levana Kirschenbaum in her kitchen as she gets ready for the holiday of Shavuos
Series: Delicious Shavuot Recipes
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum (37)
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14:52
Mushroom and Feta Stuffed Tilapia (14:52)
Join world renowned Chef Levana Kirschenbaum in her kitchen as she gets ready for the holiday of Shavuos
Series: Delicious Shavuot Recipes
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum (37)
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10:12
Tiramisu (10:12)
Join world renowned Chef Levana Kirschenbaum in her kitchen as she gets ready for the holiday of Shavuos
Series: Delicious Shavuot Recipes
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum (37)
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18:21
Polenta Casserole au Gratin (18:21)
Join world renowned Chef Levana Kirschenbaum in her kitchen as she gets ready for the holiday of Shavuos
Series: Delicious Shavuot Recipes
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum (37)
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1:24:36
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate! (1:24:36)
Think chocolate is just candy? Think again! In this video, we join world renowned chef, Chef Levana Kirshcenbaum, to push chocolate to the limits of its culinary power!.
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum (37)
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49:48
Make Your Kitchen Kosher (49:48)
In this video, Rabbi Shaltiel Leibovic explores the process of koshering kitchen utensils according to Jewish law, and provides practical instruction on turning your kitchen into a dwelling place for the Divine.
Rabbi Shaltiel Lebovic (1)
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11:50
How to Kasher a Kitchen (11:50)
Exactly what makes a kosher kitchen kosher? In this video, Rabbi Yaakov Eisenbach takes you step-by-step through the surprisingly simple process of making your kitchen an abode for the Divine.
Rabbi Yaakov M. Eisenbach (1)
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53:00
Quick and Delicious Passover Cooking (53:00)
Ever wish you knew how to make that non-Pesach tasting food? Feel like you are running out of dishes to make with onions and potatoes? Have no fear, Levana is here! Take a peek into the exclusive kitchen of renowned chef Levana Kirschenbaum with her pre-Pesach cooking demo. Learn how to make gourmet food without the gourmet ingredients
Chef Levana Kirschenbaum (37)
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11:08
Why Am I Always Hungry? (11:08)
The average American consumes nearly 2,000 pounds of food per year, including over 630 pounds of dairy foods, 110 pounds of red meat and 415 pounds of vegetables. In the Kosher Corner, Rabbi Chaim Fogelman focuses on the Jewish laws of kashrut, why we keep kosher, the origin of the laws and the practical implications for meals and meal-preparation today
Series: Kosher Corner
Rabbi Chaim Fogelman (18)
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53:41
Behind the Packaging: Kashrut in the 21st Century (53:41)
Why can’t we tell if something is kosher by looking at the ingredients? Step inside the modern production line and find out how advanced technology has revolutionized food production and the world of keeping Kosher. This lecture was delivered at the 5th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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11:04
Sweet As Can Bee (11:04)
Next on Kosher Corner: Why Am I Always Hungry? For more information go to www.kosherspirit.com or www.ok.org. .
Series: Kosher Corner
Rabbi Chaim Fogelman (18)
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13:49
Kosher Kitchens by Design (13:49)
Next on Kosher Corner: Sweet As Can Bee For more information go to www.kosherspirit.com or www.ok.org. .
Series: Kosher Corner
Rabbi Chaim Fogelman (18)
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15:09
Fish, Fish, Fish (15:09)
Next on Kosher Corner: Kosher Kitchens by Design For more information go to www.kosherspirit.com or www.ok.org. .
Series: Kosher Corner
Rabbi Chaim Fogelman (18)
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12:39
Got Milk? (12:39)
Next on Kosher Corner: Fish, Fish, Fish For more information go to www.kosherspirit.com or www.ok.org. .
Series: Kosher Corner
Rabbi Chaim Fogelman (18)
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1:09:24
What Makes a Kosher Fish Kosher? (1:09:24)
Kabbalah teaches that the physical attributes of fish reflect their psychological and spiritual qualities, and that the food a person eats has a profound effect on his/her psyche
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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13:00
Matzah: The Food of Faith (13:00)
When we think of Passover, many picture the matzas that we use for the seder and eat throughout the week. In honor of the upcoming holiday, this episode of the Kosher Corner will focus on matzah and the many relevant matters that arise in Jewish law concerning the raw materials, flour and water, as well as the bakery and baking process which comes along with the Passover holiday
Series: Kosher Corner
Rabbi Chaim Fogelman (18)
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36:02
Pesach Preparation: Pesach Products (36:02)
Everyone has a custom of what to eat or abstain from on Pesach, who is right? Of course everyone is right as customs are the way to go. Rabbi Berel Bell speaks of pineapples that our Bubbes didnt eat in Russia and matzah which is the only thing we eat made out ot the 5 grains. He reviews many products that we do eat, and how to ensure a kosher Peach.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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10:00
Let's Have a Beer (10:00)
85% of alchoholic beverages consumed in America are beer. Rabbi Chaim Fogelman describes the process of beer production and explains why beer produced in America requires a hechsher as opposed to European beer that has regulations on every ingredient and step in the process and doesn't require a hechsher
Series: Kosher Corner
Rabbi Chaim Fogelman (18)
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8:59
Kosher Oil - Chanukah Special (8:59)
Next on Kosher Corner: The Need for Kosher Certification - Hidden Ingredients For more information go to www.kosherspirit.com or www.ok.org. .
Series: Kosher Corner
Rabbi Chaim Fogelman (18)
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8:34
The Need for Kosher Certification: Hidden Ingredients (8:34)
Next on Kosher Corner: Produce For more information go to www.kosherspirit.com or www.ok.org. .
Series: Kosher Corner
Rabbi Chaim Fogelman (18)
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13:00
Produce (13:00)
Next on Kosher Corner: Let's Have a Beer For more information go to www.kosherspirit.com or www.ok.org. .
Series: Kosher Corner
Rabbi Chaim Fogelman (18)
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6:23
Why Keep Kosher? (6:23)
Make sure to watch the Kosher Corner series Introduction before jumping aboard the Kosher train! Next stop: Kosher Oil - Chanukah Special For more information go to www.kosherspirit.com or www.ok.org. .
Series: Kosher Corner
Rabbi Chaim Fogelman (18)
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8:01
Kosher Corner Series: Introduction (8:01)
Kosher Corner, a series by Rabbi Chaim Fogelman, delves into the details, origins, amd intricacies of Kashrut. What does Kosher mean? Do we keep Kashrut because of hygienic reasons? Which foods are Kosher? Which animals? This introduction tells you all you need to know about the series which follows. Kosher Corner Episodes: 1. Why Keep Kosher 2
Rabbi Chaim Fogelman (18)
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6:13
Kosher Canned Vegetables (6:13)
For more information go to www.kosherspirit.com or www.ok.org.
Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka (6)