In this extra-special VIDEO, the OU Kashruth’s Senior Poskim, Rav Yisroel Belsky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah Vodaath, and Rav Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Rabbenu Yitzchok Elchanon, provide practical guidance for the Seder and for Pesach preparations. Tune in as they address such questions as: How far must one go in one’s cleaning? Is there any chometz I shouldn’t sell? Isn’t chometz in a non-Jewish store always safe after Pesach? Is machine-matzah better than hand? Recorded live on March 23, 2010 at OU headquarters in New York, NY.

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The Jewish tradition says that kindling a flame on Shabbos is forbidden. The Jewish tradition says that eating hot food on Shabbos is mandatory. NOW what do we do??? In this extra-special VIDEO, the Orthodox Union’s prominent Poskim, Rav Yisroel Belsky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah V’Da’as, and Rav Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Rabbenu Yitzchok Elchanon, focus on issues of practical halacha related to cooking on Shabbos: How do I use a blech? How do I heat up food from the fridge? What is the proper use of a crockpot? Are there any limitations on using a conventional oven? Questions were drawn from e-mails sent in by YOU. Tune in and be awed and enlightened! Recorded live on November 17, 2009 at OU’s world headquarters in New York, NY.

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Practical Issues in Hilchos Pesach In this extra-special video, the Orthodox Union’s prominent Poskim, Rav Yisroel Belsky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah V’Da’as, and Rav Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Rabbenu Yitzchok Elchanon, return to focus on issues of practical halacha related to Pesach. This year’s topics include: Is Quinoa on the list of Kitniyos?; What areas need to be searched for chometz?; How do I prepare my oven and my sink? Do I need to worry about Cheerios in my daughter’s dollhouse? What distinguishes one kind of matzah from the other? Questions were drawn from within the OU and from e-mails sent in by interested consumers. Tune in and be awed and enlightened by the Poskim for OU Kashruth. Recorded live on – March 24, 2009 at OU World Headquarters in NY, NY. Click here to enjoy the 5768 pre-Pesach webcast!

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

In this priceless webcast presentation, OU Kashruth’s internationally-renowned Poskim bring their immense knowledge and understanding to bear on practical kashrus issues in the workplace. Numerous relevant topics are discussed, such as: How do I use a non-kosher microwave? Can I attend the end-of-year party? Is it permissible to use the hot water from the public water cooler? BONUS: An invaluable discussion of the current financial crisis! 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 January 27, 2008.

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

In this priceless webcast presentation, OU Kashruth’s internationally-renowned Poskim again bring their immense knowledge and understanding to bear on practical issues in the kosher kitchen. Numerous relevant topics are discussed, such as: Do Insta-Hot faucets become “meat” or “dairy”? Does anything besides a utensil have to be designated “meat” or “dairy” in my kitchen? Does my baby need to wait six hours after eating meat? What do I do with heirloom non-kosher china? 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 November 25, 2008.

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Rav Yisroel Belsky
Rav Hershel Schachter
Senior Halachic Consultants, OU Kashruth

In this extra-special video, the Orthodox Union’s prominent Poskim, Rav Yisroel Belsky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah V’Da’as, and Rav Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Rabbenu Yitzchok Elchanon, focus on issues of practical halacha related to Pesach. Topics include: Erev Pesach that falls on Shabbos; which inedibles (e.g., paper towels and plates) require Pesach certification; Kitniyos; the Seder; Mechiras Chometz; and kashering. Questions were drawn from OU Rabbanim and from e-mails sent in by interested consumers. Tune in and be awed and enlightened by the Poskim for OU Kashruth.

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An area of kosher law applicable to every home is the inspection of vegetables for insects. But how is it to be done? In this special video presentation, experts from OU Kosher demonstrate how to check some of the most commonly-used vegetables: romaine lettuce, Spanish onions, scallions, parsley, asparagus, spinach, and strawberries. Take this unique opportunity to learn from real masters: Rabbi Leonard Steinberg, Rabbi Shimon Yoffe, and (behind the scenes) Rabbi David Bistricer.

And if you enjoyed this video, don't miss out on buying the revised OU Guide to Checking Fruits and Vegetables (edited by Rabbi David Bistricer). It will be available, please G-d, in August at ShopOU.org --but even now, you can check out the Fruit & Vegetable chart at OUKosher.org For more information about inspecting vegetables, please contact the Webbe Rebbe at kosherq@ou.org.

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Rabbi Yaakov Luban speaks about the Fruits of Israel and performs the Mitzvah of separating Terumah and Maaser from Israeli Jaffa Oranges.

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