Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer
Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth

In a clear, concise, and thorough presentation, Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing broad knowledge of the dairy industry, provides us with a day-to-day guide to buying dairy products. Join him as he examines the full gamut of milk-derived foods, and answers such questions as: Does OU-D mean Chalav Yisrael? What’s the plain truth about plain milk? What about chocolate milk and buttermilk? Do cartons or aseptic (“long-life”) boxes contain kashrus hazards? You’ll agree that this comprehensive guide is invaluable.If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gordimer please send them to: gordimer@ou.org

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Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer
Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth

In Part II of his masterful guide to purchasing dairy products, Rabbi Gordimer discusses such issues as: Is half-and-half totally kosher? Have kashrus issues grown up around infant formula? Does yogurt stir up any kashrus issues? What about ice cream? Are sorbets and sherbets surely permitted? Don’t miss this priceless exposition. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gordimer please send them to: gordimer@ou.org

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Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer
Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth

In the conclusion of Rabbi Gordimer’s virtuosic seminar, he examines such issues as: Why do non-dairy coffee creamers have OU-Dairy symbols? Is butter anything to get churned up about? Must one run out and get kosher-certified cheese? We guarantee: you’ll come away from this series a better-informed kosher dairy consumer. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gordimer please send them to: gordimer@ou.org

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Rabbi Eli Gersten
Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth

Does a medicine chest contain hidden kashrus perils? Join Rabbi Eli Gersten, the Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth charged with recording OU halachic policies, as he explores a range of views on the potential kashrus issues with liquid medicines. Rabbi Gersten discusses such questions as: Does Halacha view medicine as “food”? Is there an halachic difference between adult needs and children’s needs? Is there any need to seek kosher-certified drugs? You’ll see that this topic is nothing to sneeze at! If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org

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Rabbi David Bistricer
Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division

Ham; shrimp; cheeseburgers: these are some of the “prototypical” non-kosher products. But should we add paper towels to the list? Join Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth, as he examines kashrus topics connected to kitchen-disposables such as aluminum foil and Styrofoam cups. You may find that your concerns are disposable…

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Rabbi Eli Gersten
Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth

What if the IV bag says, “Contains animal derivatives”? What if it contains wheat derivatives - and it’s Pesach? Rabbi Eli Gersten, the Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth charged with recording OU halachic policies, discusses the kashrus issues related to IV’s. Is being hooked-up considered “eating”? Is it prohibited to benefit from a traif IV fluid? How do we address Yom Kippur concerns? A fascinating and well-organized presentation awaits you. If you have questions or comments for Rabbi Gersten please send them to: gerstene@ou.org

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Rabbi David Bistricer
Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth Division

"Dear OU Rabbi: I see that Uncle Timmy brand Granola Bars are OU-kosher-parve, but the label says, ‘May contain traces of milk, shrimp, and ham.’ What’s the story? Thanks, a Concerned Consumer.” OU Kashruth receives this kind of question all the time. Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth, skillfully and thoroughly provides the answer. Listen in, and never worry about allergen disclaimers again.

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Rabbi Yisroel Belsky & Rabbi Hershel Schachter
Senior Halachic Consultants, OU Kashruth

In this singular and invaluable webcast presentation, OU Kashruth’s internationally-renowned Poskim bring their immense knowledge and understanding to bear on practical issues in the kosher kitchen. Numerous relevant topics are discussed, such as: How do I use an conventional oven for dairy and meat? How about a microwave? Or a sink? How do I reheat food on Shabbos? Do disposable containers need Tevilah? Tune in to this tour de force in which timeless halachos are applied to timely day-to-day questions. This webcast was recorded live at the OU’s headquarters in New York on May 29, 2008.

Shown in pic:(Left to right) Rabbi Eliyahu Safran, Rabbi Eli Gersten, HaRav Yisroel Belsky, HaRav Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Eliyahu W. Ferrell

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