“The Sun requires kosher certification; consequently, some dried fruit may not be permissible.” You’ll never see THAT line in an article! And yet, you’ll still want to join Rabbi David Bistricer, a Rabbinic Coordinator with OU Kashruth possessing vast expertise in insect infestation, as he discusses the kashrus “red flags” when buying dried fruits. You’ll find out that fruit bugs are not the only things that “bug” the kosher fruit consumer. Tune in for a “fruitful” discussion!

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Bedikas Toyloim for Pesach and Year Round By Rabbi Yosef Eisen. Held at Bais Medrash Lev Avos in Lakewood, NJ and sponsored by the Harry H. Beren Foundation of Lakewood, NJ.

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Presented by Rabbi Yosef Eisen, Former OU Rabbinic Coordinator of Food Services. Present Rabbinic Administrator of the Vaad of the Five Towns. Recorded at the ASK OU OUTREACH Kashrus Shiurim - Week 2 at Agudath Israel Zichron Chaim Tzvi of Madison on April 25, 2010.

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Rabbi Avrohom Stone
Senior Rabbinic Field Representative, OU Kashruth

The world of coffee seems so simple. Coffee beans, natural flavors—what could go wrong? The answer: Plenty! Join Rabbi Avrohom Stone, Senior Rabbinic Field Representative with OU Kashruth, as he discusses the hidden kashrus pitfalls in this staple drink. You’ll be glad you found out about these “beverage bombshells.” This seminar was given as “OU Kosher Coming” program to JLIC of Toronto (York U. and U. of Toronto) and recorded live at Second Cup Kosher on January 21, 2010.

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Checking Vegetables for Insects – A Practical Guide. Rabbi Yosef Eisen – Cong. Tifereth Israel, Passaic, New Jersey

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Rabbi Hershel Schachter
Senior Halachic Consultant, OU Kashruth Division

Every kosher kitchen hosts a mistake now and then. Sometimes, the rules say that the food or utensil remain kosher despite the error…but throw out the rules when the food is sharp!!! Join Rabbi Hershel Schachter, OU Kosher Posek, Rosh Yeshiva and Rosh HaKollel at Yeshiva University, as he explicates for us the unique halachos of sharp foods (onions, radishes, etc.). Is garlic cut with a milchig knife now milchig? Did I traif up my macaroni and cheese when I added onions cut with fleishig knofe? Do I need to keep my Cuisinart parve? Tune in and sharpen your knowledge of running a kosher kitchen!

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Featuring: Rabbi Yisroel Paretzky – Industrial Kashrus/Baking Industry, Rabbi Eliyahu W. Ferrell – Chemicals, Rabbi Eli Gersten – OU Psak and Policy, Rabbi David Gorelik – Yoshon, Rabbi Yitzchok Gutterman – Refined Oils, Rabbi David Jenkins – How Tootsie Roll became OU certified, Rabbi Mordechai Merzel – Dairy and Rabbi Gavriel Price – Ingredient Research: The Status of Papaya and its Derivatives in Chutz L’aretz. Recorded at The ASKOU OUTREACH Passaic - Clifton Kashrus Program at Cong. Ahavas Israel Passiac, NJ on November 14, 2009.

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Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld
Group Leader, OU Kashruth

Just press an olive or a flaxseed, and voila, oil. What’s so complicated from a kashrus perspective? Plenty! Join Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld, a Group Leader with OU Kashruth, in an exploration of the oil and margarine industry. Aren’t they all be parve? Why does 100% pure vegetable oil need to be certified? What role do chemicals play? You won’t want to be “slip-slidin’ away” from Rabbi Schonfeld! This Tidbit was presented as part of the OU’s Advanced Kashrus Seminar for Women, held at OU headquarters on August 24 -28, 2009.

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